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.

into her eyes, then suddenly smiled, “Are you really spending time with me, or are you just milking me for

each other, now she was content

eyes widened in mock surprise, then she burst into laughter, her forehead resting against his neck, her

and

the air filled with an

time to look at his

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

voice was muffled,

slightly, “Still in

“Yeah.”

“Caught a cold again?”

for a while. I had a hot dish last night, and now my

scold her, “Don’t you know your

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

was in too

“Eaten anything?” Jason asked.

water,” Sophia replied spiritedly. “Don’t worry, I’ll sleep it off.

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