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."

have to make the trip," Mr. Carnes

surprise. "The gift she's bringing you is something she

Grandpa Jarvis dismissed the

a light sweater. Feeling a bit overheated, she reached for the window to let in some fresh air. The chilly breeze

promptly closed the window Estelle had

reopening the window, her

a cold with the draft," Jonathan warned, closing

complied, leaving the window

say Estelle only listens to Grandpa, but it seems she

for cool air and her disdain for

off as Gabriel caught a thoughtful look, his eyes lingering on the closed

...

and Magdalen met

her watch, Sylvia said, "We've got some time before boarding. Pass me the client files; I'll take a look

rush. We can discuss it

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