Like Xavier, who had retreated from a grueling battle, Gabriel found it hard to let go of the past. Perhaps he had never truly moved on. Sylvia looked at him, "So, you're afraid to step back too, aren't you?"

Gabriel lowered his gaze, his voice a soft murmur, "Maybe."

She leaned forward, her eyes gentle and understanding, "It's not as scary as you think. I've made it through, and you can too!"

"Hmm," Gabriel murmured in agreement, "At least for now, boredom seems to be the only downside."

Sylvia laughed, "Wait till we get back to C City, you'll wish you had the time to be bored."

Gabriel's lips curved into a half-smile, noncommittal.

Sylvia inquired, "Are you staying in J City because of a girl named Evelyn?"

lost twenty years ago. Estelle brought her back from Citadel, waiting for Vivian to confirm her identity." Sylvia realized, "No wonder Estelle is so protective of

suspicion for now,"

her chin on her hand, a mischievous glint in her eye, "Did Old Mr. Jarvis ever mention, if Evelyn's identity is confirmed,

pursed as she turned

but Old Mr. Quintin did," Gabriel

glanced back at him,

spoke softly, "I haven't agreed

watch the twilight outside, tapping her cheek

and

barbecue, like which sauce goes best with meat, and how long to cook each item. I'll teach you, so when you have a girlfriend, you can take

gave her a sidelong glance, "You sure have a

duty to worry

"Are you going to teach her what I like in bed

juice, and she

an amused smile, "That's

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