Valerie's heart skipped a beat when she saw Gabriel willing to chat with her. "Ms. Jarvis is such a sweetheart. I asked her if you had a girlfriend, and she said, 'At his age? How could he not?' She's got a real sense of humor!"

Gabriel's smile faded slightly. At his age?

"She loves her jokes, that one! Always stirring the pot," Valerie chuckled.

Gabriel offered a polite dismissal, "You should go find your dad. I've got things to do. Excuse me!"

Valerie felt a pang of disappointment, but before she could find another excuse to chat, Gabriel had already turned and walked away.

She couldn't help but wonder, what did the girlfriend of such an outstanding man look like?

Meanwhile, Estelle was on a video call with Old Mr. Quintin.

Old Mr. Quintin seemed a bit disgruntled. "I sent him a video call, and he didn't pick up. Has he lost his mind with excitement?"

laughed, "He's got guests, Grandpa. He's hosting. I'll let him know to call you back when he's

I just wanted to hear him brag a bit,"

came over to

mentioned, "We'll head back after the New Year. If you're bored, you could ask Sophia

replied, "Sophia already went back to B City.

surprised; Sophia hadn't mentioned it

"Sophia seemed troubled the day she left. The

The next day, she asked Jason, and he

Josiah's wedding, Estelle had returned to C City a day later, expecting Sophia to stay until

nodded, "I'll ask her when I get the

"Good. Sophia's a grown woman now. She might not tell

bit more chatting, Old Mr. Quintin ended the

Old Mr. Quintin, Evelyn suggested, "Grandpa, my mom might not make it back before the New Year. How about we

too kind to

be nicer for you and Mr. Jarvis

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