Chapter: 2331

This decision, made after consulting with her mother, aimed to ensure the meeting maintained a dignified tone.

Aware of Dooley's concerns about the Bates family's acceptance, they opted for a formal introduction to underline the family's endorsement of him as a son-in-law.

"We've arrived, Mom and Dad!" Naomi exclaimed as she swung the door open with enthusiasm.

She deftly retrieved her slippers from the shoe cabinet, handed a pair to Dooley, and said, "Dad loves peace and quiet at home! After college, my brother, sister, and I move out to maintain that tranquility."

Dooley was briefly taken by surprise, finding humor in her remark yet feeling a tinge of anxiety.