Sylvia waited for Old Mr. Jarvis to hang up before she finally allowed herself to breathe, her heart racing with a nervous excitement that tingled at her fingertips. She had heard of Old Mr. Jarvis before, a man reputed to be a reclusive and haughty old soul. Yet, the voice on the phone was surprisingly warm and gentle.

Placing her phone down, Sylvia still echoed with the old man's words, "Have him bring you home." She pressed her lips together in a faint smile, dabbed her face clean with a tissue, and turned to leave the

room.

After preparing breakfast, Sylvia returned to the bedroom, where Gabriel was getting dressed.

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"Sorry, I accidentally took your call just now. I think it was your grandfather," Sylvia apologized, her long lashes casting a shadow as she spoke softly.

Gabriel's eyes paused for a moment, "Grandfather?"

"Yes."

With a calm and measured tone, Gabriel replied, "I see. I'll call him back in a bit."

the last button and looked up with a gentle smile, "I'll wait for you in

that Sylvia and his grandfather had spoken for around

with curiosity

four or five rings, the call connected, and Old Mr. Jarvis's robust voice came

here. I'll be back in a couple

Jarvis chuckled, "Did I interrupt anything between you

with composure,

polite on the phone, seemed quite caring towards

of his face softened by the sunlight. He smirked to himself - sweet?

"She's dealing with something. I need to stay with her for a couple

two days, two months is fine too," Old

silent for a

lady in trouble? Does she need any help from me, or Estelle might be able

they were in

need, I've got it under control," Gabriel

her. Don't worry about me, I have Old Mr. Quintin!" Old Mr. Jarvis laughed, "Also, explain to the young lady that I'm not scary at all, tell

Afraid of him?

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