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."

first." Sylvia secured the last button and looked up with a gentle smile, "I'll

and noting that Sylvia and his grandfather had spoken for around two

gaze deepened with curiosity as he

connected, and Old Mr.

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

I interrupt anything between

replied with composure, "No, you

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

stood by the window, the harsh lines of his face softened by the sunlight. He smirked to himself - sweet? She was the type to climb the roof if you gave her a

I need to stay with her for a couple of

the time you need. Forget two days, two months is fine too," Old Mr.

was silent for a

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

all, they were in J

it under control,"

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

Afraid of him?

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