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?"

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," Gabriel said

Old Mr. Jarvis ever mention, if Evelyn's identity is confirmed, that you should marry her? Keep it all in the

she turned to gaze

didn't suggest it, but Old

back at

"I haven't agreed to

watch the twilight

arrived, and

placed it in his bowl, slowly smiling, "There's a lot to learn about having a barbecue, like which sauce goes best

"You sure have

duty to worry

light, "Are you going to teach her what I like

cheeks puffed as she swallowed her orange juice, and she huffed, "If you dare me to teach her,

smile, "That's

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