The two of them are not that far apart in age, so there's really no generation gap.
Plus, with Silas Cheney involved, Thea Lynch would look after Melody even without being asked.
Silas Cheney: "This girl seems clever, but she's actually just a ditz. Make sure she sticks with you, she probably can't even tell north from south when she steps out."
"That's not how people usually compliment others." Thea Lynch was speechless. "Anyway, she's a grown adult in her twenties."
Silas Cheney sounded extremely helpless, "You have no idea how much my cousin dotes on her. Oh, and her husband too, they call me in turns, afraid I'll lose her. It's so annoying."
"I don't have time to go over, so I'll leave this heavy responsibility to you. I'll treat you to dinner later."
"Of course, she's quite obedient. Just tell her what you need, no need to stand on ceremony with me."
