[ To say something else there would be a bit ... well, not his style. Not quite tacky, but also not strictly necessary. That she is here to stay and that he accepts and appreciates her thanks both go without a need for a vocal response, just nodding and giving her a significant look. He looks her over again, and then reached a hand out to ruffle the top of her head, and his fingers lingering around her ears, he brushes down and then finally off her face so he can walk out the door.
This was home for her. Of course she was here to stay ]
Good luck!! with whatever else needs to be controlled.
This was home for her. Of course she was here to stay ]