Gabriel walked back into the private dining room just as Jonathan had arrived.

Evelyn was initially seated next to Estelle, but as soon as Jonathan came in, she scooted over to sit beside him.

Seeing Gabriel return, Evelyn beamed, “Gab, the food’s out, and it’s to die for.”

Gabriel didn’t respond, instead turning to Jonathan, “When did you get here?”

“Just got here.” Jonathan said with an easy smile, pouring a glass of wine for Gabriel. “It’s the host’s home brew. Give it a try.”

Estelle chimed in, “I want some too.”

Jonathan poured her half a glass, “That’s your lot.”

Estelle wasn’t greedy; she accepted it and then poured half of her share into Evelyn’s glass, “You could hold your liquor pretty well back in Zion. It’s chilly out; a little drink will warm us right up.”

Evelyn laughed, a touch embarrassed, “That was all an act; I get buzzed pretty easily.”

The group chatted while they drank, with Jonathan and Gabriel deep in conversation, but Jonathan still made sure to look after Estelle with a consideration that made Evelyn look on with envy.

up her

Evelyn with an awkward

they finished their meal, Evelyn saw that Gabriel hadn’t touched the

hope to be Gabriel’s girlfriend; she just respected him a lot

was time to pay, Courtney mentioned that Jonathan

all in the family, Gabriel

I’m not familiar with J City, so from now

there’ll be

Evelyn nodded enthusiastically.

Bakery, Sylvia was waiting for Eugene to bring

the group leaving, she greeted them

other and began to chat, “Came with

“Yeah.” Sylvia chuckled softly.

I’m really sorry I didn’t

nearby, leaned in closer, and whispered with a giggle,

brother? His

you is his temper fine. The rest of us used to be scared stiff of him.” Sylvia

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