Chapter 1423

“I got it, I got it!” Mr. Jarvis chuckled sweetly.

Dr. Ollie said with a grin, “I’m off to brew some medicine. You can drink it by dawn, Mr. Jarvis. If you feel up to it, you can chat with the young lady a bit. If you’re tired, you can catch some more z’s.”

“No need for that bitter brew; I’m already awake.” Mr. Jarvis crinkled his brow at the mention of medicine.

“Grandpa, you’ve got to listen!” Estelle looked at him sternly.

Mr. Jarvis sighed helplessly, “Then at least sweeten the pot a bit for me, will ya?”

“Well, alright, I’ll add some sugar.” Dr. Ollie agreed this time around.

With that, he left the room in high spirits.

Mr. Jarvis seemed to be in good shape, so he chit–chatted with Estelle for a while longer.

Wade, noticing the break of dawn, reminded Estelle, “Miss, Mr. Lamont is still waiting for you outside!”

of worry, afraid that hearing about Jonathan would upset Mr. Jarvis and worsen his health.

“Still

Estelle bit her

two years when you were away, Jonathan kept me company every Christmas,” Mr. Jarvis began. “I didn’t take a shine to him at first, but he stuck around until the Christmas was over. By the

mean he?

Eve, Mr. Lamont would come over and have dinner with Mr. Jarvis. In the following days, he’d stick around to fish, play chess, and take walks. They’ve got a pretty

you during

sight; how could you have seen him?” Mr. Jarvis chuckled softly. “I wanted to see how sincere he was and if he was worth entrusting

Estelle fell silent.

Jarvis then asked Wade, “Where’s

outside all night,” Wade

him to the backyard to rest.. I’ll catch some more

stay with you a

point in staying longer?” Mr. Jarvis looked at Wade and said, “Let her

joined in, “It’s almost dawn, Miss. Go check on Mr. Lamont.

go see him. Grandpa, get some more

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