What's the difference between the two?

"I think… I like someone — a man. I think I just have a crush on someone."

Charles dropped his cutlery, staring at his daughter in disbelief. His brain automatically blocked this new information, resisting the idea.

No way was his daughter getting married! His thoughts immediately jumped to the worst.

Allison, on the other hand, opened and closed her mouth, but no words came out. They had been worried about Penny because ever since she came into the restaurant, she had been working nonstop. Whether as a server or in the kitchen, she even helped with the counter and the billing. Even the staff were amazed, thinking that if Penny could cook, she would have taken Jessa's job too.

So, the older adults couldn't help but speculate about what could make Penny want to work nonstop all day. However, they hadn't expected this.