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.

suddenly smiled, “Are you really spending time with me, or

each other, now she was content sipping coffee ‘by his

then she burst into laughter, her forehead

laughter drew him in, his breathing deepened, and he pulled her chin up for a deep

eyes shimmering like ripples on a pond. Gradually, the air filled with an unspoken intimacy. Her laughter

time to look at his body without

busy all morning and around noon, he called Sophia, “Wanna

voice was muffled,

slightly, “Still

“Yeah.”

“Caught a cold again?”

while. I had a hot dish last night, and

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

and she didn’t want to dampen the

was in too much pain to

“Eaten anything?” Jason asked.

water,” Sophia replied spiritedly. “Don’t worry, I’ll sleep it off. It’s the weekend, no work

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