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."

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

call log and noting that Sylvia and his grandfather had

curiosity as he redialed the

or five rings, the call connected, and Old

"Got something here. I'll be back in a

I interrupt anything

composure, "No,

was quite polite on the phone, seemed quite caring towards you. She

the sunlight. He smirked to himself - sweet? She was the type to climb

something. I need to

days, two months is

silent for a

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

all, they were in

need, I've got it

have Old Mr. Quintin!" Old Mr. Jarvis laughed, "Also, explain to the young lady

Afraid of him?

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