Chapter 2298

Chapter 2298

Sylvia chuckled, "Thanks for looking out for me this past year, and Happy New Year!"

Her voice was gentle, yet it always carried a hint of distance and politeness, even towards him. Despite years of friendship, he still couldn't break through her walls, couldn't become someone she wouldn't guard against.

She was equally kind and equally distant to everyone.

He responded with genuine concern, "Happy New Year!"

Pausing, he added, "Are you outside? You should come in; I know you get cold easily. Take care of yourself out there."

"Alright, you go back to your family's New Year's Eve dinner."

"Once you're back in J City, dinner's on me."

"Mm, goodbye."

Sylvia hung up and returned to the living room.

Someone had called Old Mr. Jarvis, who retreated to the study next door for a chat with an old friend. Estelle and Jonathan had gone out to watch the fireworks, leaving only Gabriel. The TV was playing a duet by the hottest male and female pop stars.

her spot, reaching for

was still peeling oranges. "Was the phone call sweet enough, or do

Sylvia glanced at

sharp and distinct, his expression unchanged, making it hard to detect any particular

offered it to Gabriel, grinning, "Is this orange sweet or

one seems

better not to eat

sweet can be overwhelming. A

her, Gabriel popped a slice of

in and pressed her lips against his, stealing the orange slice in

move. ng

whispered seductively, "Tastes sweet, your orange

a beat, captivated by the enchanting

that anyone

eating the stolen orange slice and watching the show. Her

That temptress!

oranges or the show, Gabriel unbuttoned his shirt slightly and opened a

breeze helped calm his

...

watching the fireworks

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