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.

open for business?" Sylvia

welcoming smile on her delicate face, "Yes, come

girl inside, Sylvia was 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 displaying pens,

were mahogany tables and chairs, each set with a bowl of

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 a seat behind the long

store, occasionally stopping to flip through a book that caught her

the bookstore slowly filled

"Sylvia?"

a woman approaching her, a look of joy on her face. "Grace, what

in a beige coat with a shawl draped over her shoulders. Her skin was fair, her gaze soft, and her. demeanor both

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

smiled back, "I came with a

holiday?" Grace asked

nodded, "Something like

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