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."

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

phone, scrolling through the call log and noting that Sylvia and his grandfather had spoken for around two minutes.

with curiosity as he redialed

rings, the call connected, and Old Mr. Jarvis's robust voice came through, "Ah,

here. I'll be back in a couple of days. Say hi to

I

with composure, "No, you

on the phone, seemed quite

the harsh lines of his face softened by the sunlight. He smirked to himself - sweet? She was the type to climb

"She's dealing with something. I

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

was silent for a

trouble? Does she need any help from me,

were in

it

Quintin!" Old Mr. Jarvis laughed, "Also, explain to the young lady that I'm not scary at all, tell her there's nothing

Afraid of him?

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