For instance, the fact that Norton Abyss spends several hours every night in Fiona Schmidt's room, though Elijah Schmidt and his wife haven't directly addressed it.
They have subtly reminded them to be mindful of the impression, since they are at the woman's home.
Norton Abyss naturally wouldn't dare oppose, and he feels that being in an unmarried woman's room at night isn't appropriate, especially with so many servants watching, for Fiona's reputation, precautions are necessary.
So from then on, he stopped visiting Fiona's room at night, which Fiona disliked. Knowing it was her parents' idea, she went to them solo, saying nothing happened between her and Norton Abyss, everything was innocent.
In fact, since establishing their relationship, Norton Abyss hasn't gone beyond kissing her because he fears losing control, at most just a peck on her lips.
He's such a gentleman, yet her parents don't believe him!?
