In the evening, Jonathan and Estelle connected over a video call.

Following a wintry shower in C City, Estelle had finished dinner and spent some time chatting with her grandfather by the fireplace. When she stepped out, Wade had prepared a cloak and an umbrella for her.

Holding the umbrella, she made her way to the backyard while picking up Jonathan’s call.

Fresh out of the shower, Jonathan emerged from the bathroom and saw Estelle, clad in her cloak, crossing the courtyard under the night rain. His eyes deepened with affection, and he chuckled, “It feels like we’re in different worlds.”

Caught off guard, Estelle touched the cloak and replied with a warm smile, “Grandpa insists on making me a few cloaks every winter. He says they’re warmer.”

“Then I’ll make you one every year too.” Jonathan declared.

Estelle laughed and glanced at Jonathan’s background, recognizing the Royal Mansion. She frowned slightly, “Didn’t I tell you to stay at the Lamont family home?”

“This place reminds me of you,” Jonathan replied with a charming, lazy smile, his freshly washed hair falling casually over his forehead.

Estelle settled on a bench under the porch, continuing to chat with Jonathan. Above her, Coco the parrot squawked cheerfully, “Ella, Ella.”

“Shh.” Estelle placed her finger to her lips, gesturing for silence, and looked up at Coco, “Quiet down, let me have a peaceful conversation with Jonathan.”

its wings, calling

glared at the bird, “You’re

Coco, contrary as ever, only squawked more

with a twinkle in his eye as Estelle argued with Coco. He got up and

brief spat with Coco, Estelle turned just in time to see Jonathan taking out a little box she had

Jonathan looked at Estelle with a meaningful tone, “You

laugh, “I just

about to open the box, she quickly interjected, “Don’t

then. We can save all the future ones too—maybe dedicate a

hang up. I need to take a bath

in the dim light, “Just find a spot for your phone in the bathroom and

eyes at him, placed the phone behind

magnified

got up early, joining Jarvis for breakfast

soup to her grandfather, also handing him

smiled, “Are you buttering me up for

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