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.

for business?"

smile on her

taken aback by the charm of the interior. Just beyond the entrance was an intricately carved screen, with a long table set in front of it

shelves were mahogany tables and chairs,

free to 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 a classic novel. After making sure Sylvia was comfortable, the girl took

stopping to flip through a book that caught

passed leisurely, and the bookstore slowly filled with

"Sylvia?"

up in surprise to see a woman approaching her, a look of joy on her face. "Grace, what are you

Her skin was fair, her gaze soft, and her. demeanor both graceful and dignified. Even in

laughed as she came closer, "I'm just as surprised to see you here. What

smiled back, "I

a holiday?" Grace asked

nodded, "Something like

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