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. Jarvis, “Has Gab got himself a

wearily, Old Mr. Jarvis responded,

incredible, “He’s only been back

Sampson who introduced her

has a girlfriend? And you know her? What’s

in her eyes, Evelyn slowly

Mr. Jarvis exclaimed in

him a look, “Jarvis, aren’t you

supposed to meddle in his love

very beautiful. It’s normal for Gabriel to like her. I’m just surprised. Back at Citadel, I saw Ms. Jarvis with Mr. Lamont,

widened, “She was with Jonathan? What do you

thought Ms. Jarvis was Mr. Lamont’s girlfriend at first, but later

incredulous as he listened, “Old man, what’s going on

“Gab’s 34, not 14. He knows what

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