I sit at the table and listen absentmindedly to their idle chitchat, but not enough to contribute. However, I do note that there is still a flirtatious tone between Everly and Francois in whatever they're discussing. Bradley and Eric are engaged in conversation with Valerie about a horse jumping competition from last year. Even though I was barely listening to them yammer on about it, I could sense that Valerie was slightly out of her element. Knowing how Eric operates, he most likely honed in on her flaw and was trying to make her feel inferior. Not wanting to witness that, I just returned my attention to Everly and Francois. Who would have ever thought that listening to two good looking senior citizens flirt would be less cringe than two handsome brothers talking up gorgeous French gir

