Sylvia exhaled softly, finally understanding why Gabriel had been reluctant to come and why he felt the need to bring her along.

After sitting for a while and seeing that Gabriel and Ansel had matters to discuss, she stood up and said gently, "You two chat, I'm going to take a walk outside."

Gabriel nodded, "Don't wander too far."

"Got it," she replied.

She nodded politely to Ansel and then left the parlor.

The estate was breathtaking, but instead of strolling around the garden, Sylvia decided to drive down to the town.

Nestled against the backdrop of rolling hills and a meandering river, the town was known for its rich cultural heritage and was quite famous in the region. On this New Year's Day, it attracted a large crowd of visitors.

The main street of the town was bustling with New Year celebrations, but Sylvia wasn't in the mood for crowds. She wandered through quieter streets until a quaint little bookstore caught her eye. A girl in a cape was just unlocking the door.

business?" Sylvia asked with

a welcoming smile on her

the entrance was an intricately carved screen, with a long table set in front of it displaying pens, paper,

organized. Between the shelves were mahogany tables and chairs, each set

browse or sit anywhere!" the girl said, slipping off her cape to reveal a simple but elegant traditional dress underneath, her demeanor reminiscent of a character stepping out of

wandered deeper into the store, occasionally stopping to flip through

passed leisurely, and the bookstore slowly

"Sylvia?"

called out, and Sylvia looked up in surprise to see a woman approaching her, a look of

over her shoulders. Her skin was fair, her gaze

"I'm just as surprised to

"I came

a holiday?"

nodded, "Something like

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