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."

and looked up with a gentle smile, "I'll wait for you in the dining room."

noting that Sylvia and his grandfather had spoken for around two minutes. What

deepened with curiosity as he redialed

and Old

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

"Did I interrupt anything between

composure, "No,

quite polite on the phone, seemed quite caring

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

"She's dealing with something. I need to stay with

need. Forget two days, two

silent for a

Jarvis continued, "Is the young lady in trouble? Does she need any help from me, or Estelle

they were in

I've got it

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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