"Alright!"

Ansel had spent a good part of his life roughing it in the military, but in front of Gabriel, his junior, he always showed an involuntary respect.

As they walked into the house, the courtyard, usually only frequented by the cleaning staff, was alight with festive decorations, every corner brimming with the spirit of the New Year. Gabriel, holding Sylvia's hand, asked, "Cold? Why are your hands so chilly?"

"Just standing outside for a bit will do that, no worries," Sylvia responded in a soft whisper.

"You really need to take better care of yourself."

"Yeah, I'll see to it when we get back."

"Don't just talk about it, be about it."

"I may ignore others, but I can't dare ignore you."

Their conversation was casual, not overly flirtatious, but there was an undeniable warmth between them.

Ann watched the pair, feeling increasingly melancholic.

As they entered the living room, Sylvia turned around, "Mr. Flair, Ms. Flair, please, make yourselves at home!"

course, of course, we're all family here, no need for formalities!" Ansel said with a

for some special treats from C City for Ann to try. After

"Yes, he's doing

Old

because Sylvia's spending the New Year with us this

your marriage has always been a top

quickly changed the subject, "Mr. Flair, why didn't you bring

up with preparations, so she couldn't make it. We usually come together

then turned to Ann, "What are you working

military school last year and is now working as a translator," Ansel

"That's impressive!"

as a role model. Hearing

but

of

my

follow in his

I'll

known as Gabriel Carnes in the military, had changed her

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