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!"

Carnes said, "Yes, Magdalen brought a young lady

Gabriel remained silent.

wanted to laugh, biting her lip and

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

Sylvia greeted with a smile,

broke the awkwardness for

to laugh

time he

polite tone,

joy had been growing, so full now that it couldn't be contained, always leaking out from her eyes and the corners of her mouth. Magdalen, standing aside, winked at Estelle and

"Don't worry, there's no clown

Magdalen boasted, "Of course!"

cup of tea. "Since we all know

held the tea with both hands, overwhelmed. "Yes, thank

she caught Gabriel looking at her, her heart

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