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."

just for the gift, she shouldn't have to make the

about it!" Estelle teased, eager to keep the surprise. "The gift she's bringing you is something she wants to

head with a chuckle, Grandpa Jarvis dismissed the mystery with a wave of his hand.

it quite warm, prompting Estelle to wear just a light sweater. Feeling a bit overheated,

promptly closed

her fair

a cold with the draft," Jonathan

complied,

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

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

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

...

next morning at nine, Sylvia and

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

We can discuss it

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