Sylvia kept her composure, "They've been gone for a long time now."

Old Mr. Jarvis, suddenly understanding, felt a surge of compassion and his demeanor softened further. "You're a brave kid!"

Sylvia wasn't particularly sensitive about her background and never felt inferior. When asked, she usually felt breezy about it. However, when Old Mr. Jarvis called her brave, she suddenly felt a lump in her throat.

"Thank you, Grandpa."

"Magdalen's here!"

A tall figure entered through the side door, backlit and surrounded by a halo of light, moving steadily and gracefully into the room, smiling lightly.

Sylvia turned her head at the sound.

Her eyes were moist, shimmering softly, meeting the man's gaze accidentally. Both looked surprised for a moment-one surprised by the encounter, the other by his sudden appearance. Gabriel's gaze deepened, and he spoke calmly, "We have guests!"

Magdalen brought a young lady named Sylvia. Would you like me to

Gabriel remained silent.

laugh, biting her lip and looking

you forgotten Sylvia already? Grandpa's right, should I introduce you

teasing, Sylvia greeted

"Mr. Carnes" broke the awkwardness for

to

he had called her Ms.

and polite tone, she inexplicably

full now that it couldn't be contained, always leaking out from her eyes and

"Don't worry, there's no clown as pretty as

Magdalen boasted, "Of course!"

"Since we all

with both hands, overwhelmed.

Gabriel looking at her, her heart skipping a beat as she lowered her head to

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