Vanessa, upon noticing Nathan's return to the dining room in casual attire, greets him with an approving smile and a warm compliment, inviting him to sit as she gracefully adjusts her own attire and settles into her chair, her movements deliberate and captivating as she engages him in conversation about his day and the quietness of the house in the father's absence, all while maintaining a subtly curious and playful demeanor that hints at a deeper connection between them.