"Estelle's not coming back with you? Christmas is just around the corner."

"She's got a friend's wedding to attend. She'll head back after, probably with Jonathan in tow."

Old Mr. Quintin's voice carried a hint of sourness, "Looks like you're in for a lively holiday season!"

Mr. Carnes asked, "How about spending Christmas in C City?"

Old Mr. Quintin waved off the suggestion, "Nah, I prefer the quiet."

Old Mr. Jarvis scoffed, but didn't call him out on it.

Something seemed to dawn on Old Mr. Quintin, "Evelyn and Gab's situation, are you really going to let it be?"

"Have you gone senile?" Old Mr. Jarvis cut him off, "We agreed not to bring it up. Did Estelle not make herself clear?"

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delicious treats waiting for me."

"Isn't Vivian coming back

sighed, "Doesn't look like it. She's probably wrestling with her own

quite a while since anyone

Quintins have given Evelyn a place to belong," Old Mr. Jarvis remarked meaningfully. "As long as Old Mr. Quintin is happy, that's what matters." Estelle nodded, "I won't take on any

satisfied smile. "And spend some time

"Will do!"

Dressed in black, his presence was commanding. Gabriel, sensing Estelle had

Estelle nodded, "Okay."

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