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."

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

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

the mystery with a wave of his

quite warm, prompting Estelle to wear just a light sweater. Feeling a bit overheated, she reached for the

back and promptly closed the window Estelle had

protested, reopening the window, her fair face peeking out. "It's

the draft," Jonathan warned, closing the window

time, Estelle complied, leaving the

always say Estelle only listens to Grandpa, but

tone was teasing, yet his gaze held a fondness. "With her love for cool air and her disdain for the cold,

thoughtful look, his eyes

...

at nine, Sylvia and Magdalen met up

time before boarding. Pass me the client files; I'll

discuss it once we're

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