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."

first." Sylvia secured the last button and looked up

log and noting that Sylvia and his grandfather

with curiosity as he

rings, the call connected, and Old Mr. Jarvis's robust voice

bridge of his nose, "Got something here. I'll be back in a couple of days. Say hi to

Jarvis chuckled, "Did I interrupt anything

composure,

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

to himself - sweet? She was the type to climb the roof if you gave her

something. I need to stay with

need. Forget two days, two

was silent for

Does she need any help from me, or

they were in J

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

Jarvis laughed, "Also, explain to the young lady that I'm not scary

Afraid of him?

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