Gabriel suddenly blurted out, “Why not date anyone?”

Sylvia was taken aback by his question and slowly lifted her head, saying, “You’ve spoiled me with your fine dining, I’m afraid others just won’t cut it.”

Gabriel was at a loss for words.

She had indeed changed, grown bolder, always managing to leave him speechless with a single retort.

And yet, she delivered it with such earnestness, with such an innocent tone, that he found himself unable to chide her.

After her quip, Sylvia chuckled and went back to her meal in silence.

Once the meal was done, Sylvia brewed a cup of tea for Gabriel and made herself a coffee.

The aroma of coffee and tea mingled together – not clashing, but rather creating a harmonious blend.

Sylvia nestled into Gabriel’s embrace, her arms looping around his neck, “I’m not doing anything today, just spending it with you, okay?”

Her voice had a playful lilt, as if she was seeking praise for her decision.

really spending time with

other, now she was content

laughter, her forehead resting against his neck, her

in, his breathing deepened, and he pulled her chin up for a

the air filled with an unspoken intimacy.

to look at his body

morning and around noon, he called Sophia, “Wanna go see coach? I’ll pick you

voice was

frowned slightly,

“Yeah.”

“Caught a cold again?”

raspy, “I’ve been off for a while. I had a hot dish last night, and now my throat

scold her, “Don’t you know your own body? Are you still a

went for a meal. He loved spicy food, and she didn’t want to dampen the mood. She thought her cold was nearly over and wouldn’t be an issue,

was in too much pain to

“Eaten anything?” Jason asked.

eat, just had some water,” Sophia replied spiritedly. “Don’t worry, I’ll

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