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."

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

call log and noting that Sylvia

with curiosity as

or five rings, the call connected, and Old Mr. Jarvis's

back in a couple of days. Say hi to

Mr. Jarvis chuckled, "Did I interrupt anything between

composure, "No, you

the phone, seemed quite

his face softened by the sunlight. He smirked to himself - sweet? She was

something. I need to stay with

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

silent for

Mr. Jarvis continued, "Is the young lady in trouble? Does she need any help from me, or Estelle might be able to

were

got it under control," Gabriel

good care of her. Don't worry about me, I have Old Mr. Quintin!" Old Mr. Jarvis laughed, "Also,

Afraid of him?

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