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.

She walked over and helped him button up his shirt. sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ (F)indNƟvᴇl.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

"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."

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

noting that

deepened with curiosity as he redialed the

Old

nose, "Got something here. I'll be back in a couple of days. Say hi to Old Mr. Quintin for

Mr. Jarvis chuckled, "Did I interrupt anything between you

with composure, "No,

the phone, seemed quite

window, the harsh lines of his face softened by the sunlight. He smirked to himself - sweet? She was the type to climb the roof if you gave

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

two days, two months is fine too," Old Mr. Jarvis

silent for

lady in trouble? Does she need any help

they were

got it under control,"

me, I have Old Mr. Quintin!" Old Mr. Jarvis laughed, "Also, explain to the young lady that

Afraid of him?

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