The Lost Son's Return
Ignoring Amelia's discomfort, he continued to linger, very intent on provoking a reaction from Josh.
With a sigh, Josh stood up and cast a brief glance at Amelia, saying, “Let's do this somewhere else.” Ignoring Mario entirely, he made it clear that he wouldn't let Mario's attempts to bother him succeed. Josh understood that individuals like Mario thrived on attention, and the most effective way to thwart them was through indifference. By refusing to engage, Josh aimed to cut off any satisfaction Mario might derive from his provocations.