“Sure thing.” Estelle replied with calm assurance.

Jarvis continued to heap more food onto Estelle’s plate. “Let’s not talk about him. With or without him, I’ve had some good years. As long as he takes care of himself, that’s all that matters.”

Estelle didn’t say much more, taking a bite of the spicy steak strips, she feigned casual praise, “This is delicious, has Mr. Justin’s cooking improved again?”

“Is that so?” Jarvis chuckled, “He knows it’s your favorite, maybe he’s been secretly perfecting the recipe.”

“Then, Grandpa, you should give Mr. Justin a nice bonus.”

“Alright, alright.”

The grandfather and granddaughter chatted and laughed, enjoying their meal together.

After dinner, Estelle joined Jarvis for a cup of tea before going back to her room to pack her things.

She placed the tablet Amiee had given her on the desk, checked her other items, and then went to bid farewell to her grandfather.

was waiting for her, his voice warm

“I won’t be around for a while, take good care of

slow,

no need for the

leave something in your room,

important sketches. So, please,

“I understand. I’ll make sure

down the long hallway,

“In his study, reading.”

and upon entering, she smiled, “Grandpa,

book in hand, looked up with a smile, “Call me when you

do.” Estelle waved at Jarvis, “Take care

you’re not coming back. No need for such sentimental talk.”

photo of the old man with her phone, “I’ll look at this when I miss

phone and turned to leave, casually waving her arm, “I’ll bring you back

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