"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, we're all family here, no

and Sylvia made sure to ask for some special treats from C City for Ann to try. After a couple of polite refusals, Ann sat quietly behind Ansel. Ansel inquired, "How's

replied, "Yes, he's

made Old Mr. Jarvis happy, everything's

Sylvia's spending the New

chuckled awkwardly, "Naturally, your marriage has always been a top

Flair, why didn't you

got a big event early this year, she's all tied up with preparations, so she couldn't make it. We usually

nodded, then turned to Ann, "What are you

last year and is now working as a

"That's impressive!"

looked up to you as a role model. Hearing you

but

because of Gabriel

my

to follow in his

direction. I'll always

were genuine. Gabriel, known as Gabriel Carnes in the military, had changed her perspective on life during

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