Chapter 2357

Xavier didn't bother discussing the outcome of his blind date and went straight upstairs.

Hannah Hanson came from the kitchen, holding a bowl of ginseng soup, frowning as she spoke, "They seemed like such a good match. I can't believe it didn't work out. What exactly is Gonzalez looking for? Give me a clue so I can keep an eye out, save me from running around like a headless chicken, always missing the mark."

Mr. Hanson took a sip of the ginseng soup and said calmly, "You can't blame Gonzalez for today. It was Miss Raye who wasn't interested, not him."

Hannah quickly added, "Right, I'm not blaming Gonzalez. I'm just worried about him, that's all."

Mr. Hanson responded, "I understand your concern, but these things can't be rushed. It's all about finding the right person at the right time."

"You're absolutely right!" Hannah agreed with a smile, though disappointment weighed heavily on her heart. How high were Carol's standards to overlook Gonzalez?

Upstairs, Xavier returned to his room and texted Norah, "Thanks for today!"

Norah replied promptly, "No thanks needed. I did it for myself."

thought, he decided to use a tone of elder's advice, "That

face. Henson had asked her to wait a couple more

asked, "What were you

"Visited an old friend."

friend? Do I

"Wolf."

that name. Estelle Macclain had returned from Citadel and, together with Xavier, had purchased a burial plot for Wolf. She too had paid her respects on the day they laid his ashes to rest. Biting

respond, "I'll be leaving at 1:30

solemnity of paying respects and quickly calmed her enthusiasm before replying,

...

fifth day of the New Year,

that day, and if it got too late, they would stay overnight, returning to the Jarvis family estate early the next

trip to

dawn broke, Sylvia Jarvis woke up. By the faint morning light seeping through the window, she admired the sleeping man beside her; his long, closed eyes, the bridge of his nose, his thin lips, and his jawline sharp and

always kept at

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