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"I'm not showing up!" Gabriel flatly refused.

"Mr. Carnes, it's just rude not to meet them after they've come all this way. It's just a quick hello, nothing more!"

Gabriel remained unfazed, "Exactly because it's made into such a big deal, I can't go!"

Seeing he couldn't persuade Gabriel, Old Mr. Jarvis became a bit anxious, "Am I not calling the shots with you anymore?"

Gabriel stood his ground, "Anything else, sure, but not this!"

"You," Old Mr. Jarvis suddenly grabbed the feather duster from the vase, threatening to swat him, "You might be Gab in Tripe, but at home, you're still my grandson. Defy me, and I'll still give you a whack!"

Just as Gabriel was about to retort, a soft giggle from behind stopped him. He turned around to see Sylvia standing at the doorway, barely holding back her laughter.

Seeing him turn, she quickly looked away, her tightly pursed lips still betraying her struggle not to laugh.

Gabriel's face darkened as his dignity took a hit.

"Sylvia, come in!" Old Mr. Jarvis called out with a chuckle.

Sylvia walked in, trying her best not to look at Gabriel and pretending nothing was amiss, "Grandpa, did you need me?"

"Yes, an elder wants to meet Gab, and you'll accompany him," Old Mr. Jarvis said affectionately.

was taken aback, "Take

Mr. Jarvis smiled knowingly,

man, somewhat exasperated, "Why didn't you say

miss the chance for Sylvia to have a good

Gabriel, "..

but laugh, turning her head away, trying not to make it too

someone not adore such

noon. By the time we get to The Green

coming back tomorrow won't be too late," Old Mr. Jarvis said

nodded, then turned to Sylvia, "Need

will do,"

and meet you in the yard in five

"Okay!"

agreeing, they said their goodbyes to

Estelle and told her, "You have friends coming over this afternoon? You and Jonathan.

Lamont family's estate this afternoon, staying for

Sylvia should

dight there."

works!" Gabriel agreed, "Jonathan's on the phone; let him know for

"No problem!" Estelle smiled.

Gabriel turned to

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