"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!"

here, no need for formalities!" Ansel said

Sylvia made sure to ask for some special treats from C City for Ann to try. After a couple of polite

"Yes, he's doing

for the holidays must've made Old Mr. Jarvis happy, everything's good then,"

spending the New Year with us this

chuckled awkwardly, "Naturally, your marriage has always been a top priority for Old Mr.

changed the subject, "Mr. Flair, why

mother-in-law's got a big event early this year, she's all tied up with preparations, so she couldn't make it. We usually come together Ansel

turned to Ann, "What

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

"That's impressive!"

looked up to you as a role model. Hearing you were back, she

blushed but confidently

because of Gabriel

my

follow in

I'll always

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

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