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."

call him back first." Sylvia secured the last button and looked up

call log and noting that Sylvia and his grandfather

with curiosity as he redialed the

rings, the call connected, and Old

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

chuckled, "Did I interrupt anything between

with composure, "No, you

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

to himself - sweet? She was the type

I

the time you need. Forget two days, two months is fine

silent for

need any help from me, or Estelle might be able to assist

were in J

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

take good care of 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 her there's

Afraid of him?

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