Why won't she say it?

The atmosphere was quiet with anticipation as Mr. Alfred walked further into the room, and then he noticed Mr. Taylor who couldn’t hide his excitement and greeted, “Good evening, Mr. Alfred. Thank you for welcoming my family and I back into your home with such an invitation. We are humble.”

With dull eyes Mr. Alfred ignored the old man and walked off, leaving his head slightly bowed and hands folded behind his back, and the wait of embarrassment from all the eyes on him and the mumbles had Mr. Taylor frozen where he stood.

“Honey,” Mrs. Taylor laughed nervously, grabbing Mr. Taylor’s arm, but the old man yanked his hand back and stood up, smoothening his coat as he cleared his throat.

Learning from Mr. Taylor's mistake, Jason and the rest of the Briggs kept their distance from Mr. Alfred as he headed to the front of the crowd and stood before them, watching their faces and then said with a bright smile that left everyone confused.

“I want to introduce someone special to me. My onl