"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!"

no need for formalities!" Ansel said with a friendly

for Ann to try. After a couple of

"Yes, he's doing

you home for the holidays must've made Old Mr.

because Sylvia's spending the New

marriage has always been a

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

year, she's all tied up with preparations, so she couldn't make it. We usually

Gabriel nodded, then turned to Ann,

graduated from military school last year and is now working

"That's impressive!"

a role model. Hearing you were back, she insisted on coming along," Ansel said with

but

because of Gabriel that

my

to follow in

direction. I'll always

known as Gabriel Carnes in the military, had changed her perspective

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