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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,

smiled knowingly, "Yes, take Sylvia with

old man, somewhat exasperated,

a good laugh?" Old

Gabriel, "..

turning her head away, trying not to make it

someone not adore such a

By the time we get to The Green and back, it might

won't be too

turned to Sylvia,

will do,"

Estelle know, and meet you

"Okay!"

they said their goodbyes to Mr. Carnes and left the

Jonathan. handle the hosting. Sylvia and are heading to The Green, probably won't be back

to visit the Lamont family's estate

Sylvia

dight there."

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

"No problem!" Estelle smiled.

a nod, Gabriel turned to head

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