Right up to the doorstep of the Jarvis residence, Magdalen chuckled, "Here we are, let's hop out!"

Sylvia glanced through the car window at the grand, old-fashioned courtyard, pausing for a moment before grabbing the car door to step out.

At the entrance, Old Wade was already waiting, his face breaking into a smile as he approached, "Miss Magdalen has arrived!"

Magdalen stepped forward, "Old Mr. Wade, you shouldn't have bothered to come out yourself, especially in this chilly weather. Let's head inside."

Old Wade replied with a laugh, "Family deserves a proper welcome, it's tradition."

Magdalen, touched, turned back to Sylvia, "Let's go inside, we've arrived just in time for lunch!"

Sylvia, without asking anything, nodded slightly and walked forward.

The Jarvis residence was well-known throughout C City, and even folks from J City were aware of it. As Sylvia and Magdalen made their way through the colonnade towards the main hall, admiring the meticulously arranged, vintage charm of the courtyard, Sylvia's fingers curled slightly.

entering, Magdalen called out loudly, "Grandpa,

at the sound of her voice, with Old Mr. Jarvis commenting, "We hear her before we see her, always timing her visits perfectly with

had he finished speaking, Magdalen

instantly added a

gaze, however, quickly shifted to Sylvia standing behind Magdalen, her lips curving into a faint

wasn't surprised to

was hard to imagine finding a second residence like this one in C City. S~ᴇaʀᴄh the (ꜰind)ɴʘvel.nᴇt website

Old Mr. Jarvis laughed affectionately, looking up at the girl behind his granddaughter, his expression turning to one of faint recognition. It felt as if he had seen her before, but perhaps due to his

I've brought a friend over," Magdalen said, holding Sylvia's hand.

the elderly man, felt a sudden warmth and a hint of nervousness, "Good

"That's a lovely name. We've spoken on the phone, haven't

flushed

did you two speak on the phone?" Magdalen exclaimed, surprised. "What else don't I know? Grandpa, you can't keep

chuckled, "Well, that's

"Hmm?" Magdalen's curiosity piqued.

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