In the cozy living room, Estelle and Grandpa Jarvis were deeply engrossed in a game of chess. Estelle's moves were clumsy at best, requiring constant guidance from Grandpa Jarvis. She listened intently, savoring the moments as if they were lessons in life itself, not just chess strategies.

Her phone lit up beside her, breaking the concentration. It was a message from Magdalen:

"Darling, it's all set. Wait for the surprise tomorrow!

Estelle couldn't help but respond with an enthusiastic thumbs-up emoji.

Grandpa Jarvis looked up, curiosity painting his face. "What's got you so excited?"

Estelle put down her phone and picked up a chess piece, her eyes sparkling with mirth. "Magdalen's coming over tomorrow!"

"Magdalen? But didn't she just get married? I thought she was spending the holidays with the Langstons," Grandpa Jarvis expressed his surprise.

Estelle focused on the chessboard, replying, "Yes, but she insisted on delivering a gift to you before joining them. She won't stay long."

shouldn't have to make the trip," Mr.

teased, eager to keep the surprise. "The gift she's bringing you is something she wants to deliver in

Jarvis dismissed the

wear just a light sweater. Feeling a bit overheated,

and promptly closed the

window, her fair face peeking out.

a cold with the draft,"

Estelle complied, leaving the window

Jonathan with a smirk. "You always say Estelle only listens to Grandpa, but it seems

and her disdain

his eyes lingering on the closed window before

...

morning at nine, Sylvia and Magdalen met up at

got some time before

no rush. We can discuss it

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