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!"

a young lady

Gabriel remained silent.

biting her lip and

the fun, "Gabriel, have you forgotten Sylvia already? Grandpa's right,

Magdalen's teasing, Sylvia greeted with

"Mr. Carnes" broke the awkwardness for Gabriel, who

wanted to

he had

and polite tone, she

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 whispered, "What's going on? Why do

her, "Don't worry, there's no

Magdalen boasted, "Of course!"

Mr. Jarvis poured Sylvia a cup of tea. "Since we all know each other,

both hands, overwhelmed. "Yes, thank

her heart skipping a beat as she

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