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

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

head with a chuckle, Grandpa Jarvis dismissed the mystery

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

and promptly closed the

her

draft," Jonathan warned, closing the window once

Estelle complied, leaving the window

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

fondness. "With her love for cool air and her disdain for the cold, who knows what she'd

thoughtful look, his

...

and Magdalen met

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

it once we're

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