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?"

years ago. Estelle brought her back from Citadel, waiting for Vivian to confirm her

for now," Gabriel

her eye, "Did Old Mr. Jarvis ever mention, if Evelyn's identity is confirmed, that you should marry her? Keep it all in the family?" Gabriel looked up sharply, his gaze

as she turned

it, but Old Mr. Quintin

glanced back at

spoke softly, "I haven't agreed to

twilight outside, tapping her cheek

arrived, and they

bowl, slowly smiling, "There's a lot to learn about having a barbecue, like which sauce goes best with meat, and how long to cook each item. I'll teach you, so when you have

"You sure have a lot

my duty to worry

you going to teach

her cheeks puffed as she swallowed her orange juice, and she

man's lips curved in an amused smile, "That's not teaching,

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