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.

called out loudly,

Old Mr. Jarvis was busy writing, while Estelle was helping him organize the books on the shelf. Both stopped at the sound of her voice, with Old Mr. Jarvis commenting, "We hear her before we see her, always

had he finished

Dressed brightly, Magdalen's presence instantly added a splash

to Sylvia standing behind

this point, Sylvia wasn't surprised to

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one of faint recognition. It felt

Magdalen said, holding Sylvia's hand. "I'll let

a sudden warmth and a hint of nervousness, "Good day, Old

a smile, "That's a lovely name. We've spoken on the phone,

cheeks flushed slightly,

Magdalen exclaimed, surprised. "What else don't I know? Grandpa, you can't keep secrets from

that's something

"Hmm?" Magdalen's curiosity piqued.

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