Xavier’s injuries were more serious than Estelle’s.

Jonathan held Estelle’s hand, “You didn’t sleep well last night, do you want to go back and rest?”

“No need, I’ll catch up on sleep this afternoon.”

He nodded, “Alright, I’ll go with you later.”

When they arrived at Old Mr. Quintin’s home and he found out Sophia was sick, he was both angry and distressed, “Why didn’t you come home earlier?”

Sophia chuckled, “Don’t be mad, you know you look quite frightening when you’re angry with that furrowed brow and glaring eyes. I’m fine now, don’t scare me sick again.”

Old Mr. Quintin looked at her helplessly, “Get upstairs and rest, I’ll have the kitchen whip up some more hearty comfort food for you.”

Evelyn approached with politeness, “Sophia, it’s so good to see you.”

Sophia’s smile remained warm, “Evelyn.”

Old Mr. Quintin interjected, “This works out well, with you being under the weather, you can stay here for a few days, and you will have some company.”

worry, Grandpa, I’ll take good care of Sophia.” Evelyn

was visibly pleased and urged Sophia, “Get on upstairs and lie

while Jonathan and Old Mr. Jarvis headed to the living room. Just then, Gabriel walked

Mr. Jarvis let out a meaningful chuckle, “Been to visit that old friend of

ignored Old Mr. Jarvis’ teasing and turned

Sophia’s illness, looking a bit surprised at Gabriel’s expression,

was the picture of composure,

unlikely, yet she had a hunch that there was

in the living room, Estelle quickly sought out Old Mr.

unusual about Gabriel’s relationship with Sylvia,

the study and poured him some tea,

you,” Old Mr.

know you’re happy, but there

set down his tea cup, “Go

be prepared. Second, please stop trying to matchmake Evelyn with my brother. He doesn’t

voice was grave, “Your brother is still unmarried. Although your grandfather seems patient, he surely wants him to settle down and start a family. What’s wrong with strengthening the bond between our two

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