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."

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

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

with curiosity as he redialed

and Old Mr. Jarvis's robust voice came through, "Ah,

something here. I'll be back in a couple of

I interrupt anything between you

composure, "No,

the phone, seemed quite caring towards you. She sounds like a sweet

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

said, "She's dealing with something. I need to

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

silent for a

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

they were in J

got it under control,"

Jarvis laughed, "Also, explain to the young lady that I'm not scary at all, tell her there's nothing to be afraid

Afraid of him?

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