Question

Gabe said, "Go on back to the house and tell Maman that you've changed your mind. There's nothing she can do about it if you decide you don't want to come with me." Then Nore said, "Gabe was silent for a moment. Then with a shrug of defeat, he seemed to accept my decision is irrevocable." What seems odd about this? Why would he encourage her to stay home? Why would he shrug with defeat?"

Answer 1

What seems odd is that gane wants him to go tell maman he can’t go no more

Explanation: Gabe wants him to go with him and instead and wants her to stay home