Mark chuckled.

"He has a way of beating around the bush with his words. I wonder who he gets that from."

Edwin responded with a slight purse of his lips, maintaining his reserved demeanor.

Once they reached the car, Mark gently assisted his son inside, suggesting, "Why don't we relax a bit at the hotel and then head out to explore?"

Cecilia found the idea appealing; it wasn't often the four of them got to spend quality time together.