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

"The gift she's bringing you is

Grandpa Jarvis dismissed the mystery with a

a light sweater. Feeling a bit overheated, she reached for the window to let in some

promptly closed the window

the window, her fair

the draft," Jonathan warned, closing the window

Estelle complied, leaving the

Jonathan with a smirk. "You always say Estelle only listens

air and her disdain for the cold, who

his eyes lingering

...

Sylvia and Magdalen met up at

got some time before boarding. Pass

discuss it once we're there," Magdalen

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