Evelyn returned to the Quintin estate, where Old Mr. Quintin was in the living room’s cozy study, meticulously copying calligraphy onto canvas, while Old Mr. Jarvis dozed off beside him with a cup of tea in hand, seemingly waiting for their return.

“You are back,” Old Mr. Quintin said with a gentle smile, setting down his brush.

Evelyn approached, pouring a cup of tea for Old Mr. Quintin, and chuckled, “Grandpa, you should get some rest. No need to wait up for me. With Gabriel around, I’m safe. Just take good care of yourself.”

Old Mr. Quintin replied with a warm smile, “Had too much afternoon tea, not sleepy at all. Did you have fun?”

Evelyn nodded, “A lot. Met many friends.”

Old Mr. Jarvis stirred awake, glanced behind her, “Where’s Gabriel?”

Evelyn’s gaze dimmed slightly, speaking softly, “Gabriel went to drop off a friend. He might be back late.”

“What friend?” Old Mr. Quintin inquired.

Evelyn looked down, remaining silent.

struck Old Mr. Quintin, and with surprise, he asked Old Mr.

Old Mr.

only been back a few days. How could he already have

“It was Ms. Sampson who introduced her to Gabriel. Actually, I know

has a girlfriend? And

in her

Old Mr. Jarvis

Mr. Quintin shot him a look, “Jarvis, aren’t you going to

in his love

is very beautiful. It’s normal for Gabriel to like her. I’m just surprised. Back at Citadel, I saw Ms. Jarvis with Mr. Lamont, and I didn’t

Jarvis’ eyes widened, “She was with Jonathan?

her head, “I’m not sure. I thought Ms. Jarvis was Mr. Lamont’s girlfriend at first, but later I found out that she works in public relations. She was probably just

man, what’s going on with Gab? How did he end up

calm, “Gab’s 34, not 14. He

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