NovelEnglishGabriel poured a glass of wine for Old Mr. Jarvis. “If you put it that way, | might as well swear off marriage and kids altogether.”
Old Mr. Jarvis gave a snort, unimpressed. “Estelle’s getting married, and you, her older brother, are going to let her leave you in
the dust? I've been patient with you, but don’t think that means my patience is endless.”
Gabriel smiled, his tone light. “Exactly because Estelle is getting married, | have even less reason to rush.”
Mr. Carnes chimed in, “Don’t use Estelle as an excuse. Now that you're back, try not to giveany more headaches!”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtGabriel's smile faded into something more sincere. “Grandpa, you've carried a lot these past years. Thank you.”
Old Mr. Jarvis's eyes misted over. “We don’t need to talk about gratitude. As long as you and Estelle are happy, I'd gladly take on
another ten years of trouble.”
They ate and talked, lingering over dinner for nearly an hour.
When the meal was finished, the two of them wandered out to the backyard. Old Mr. Jarvis glanced at Gabriel, who was still trailing
behind him. “Why are you following me? Don’t you have your own things to do?”
Gabriel shrugged. “I just got back. Nowhere else I'd rather be this afternoon than right here with you.”
Old Mr. Jarvis huffed. “I'm just an old man. No need to keep mepany. What you should be doing is explaining yourself—after
how you left at Christmas, you owe someone an answer. Go, get out of here! You don’t need to keep mepany—just don’t get
Gabriel chuckled. “Alright, I'm off.”
“Go on, and don’te huntil Estelle’s wedding, you hear me?” Old Mr. Jarvis added, his tone softening. “And don't stay at
Old Mr. Quintin’s place anymore—it’s not convenient.”
Gabriel nodded. “I know. I've already had my place cleaned up and ready.”
“Good,” Old Mr. Jarvis said, nodding again and again. “If you can, bring her hbefore Estelle’s wedding. I'd really like to meet
the young lady.”
“1 will,” Gabriel promised quietly.
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