Gabriel raised an eyebrow at her in silent rebuke, his voice deep and steady, "Grandpa won't give you a hard time, what's the
rush?"
Sylvia held her wine glass, a hint of surprise crossing her face, her lips stained with the red of the wine, her cheeks slightly flushed,
adding to her charm.
Old Mr. Jarvis gently chided, "She's toasting to me, and you have to make ament. This drink, you'll take for me!"
Gabriel's gaze briefly swept over the girl. Without furtherment, he picked up the wine and downed it in one go.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBeside them, Magdalen teased, "I thought Gabriel was advising Sylvia to sip her drink slowly. Turns out he thought she wasn't
drinking enough and should gulp it down like he does."
Laughter filled the air, lightening the atmosphere considerably.
During the meal, Old Mr. Jarvis didn't make any special arrangements for Sylvia, allowing her to feel more at ease and as if she
truly belonged, rather than being an outsider receiving special treatment.
The plum wine was rich in flavor, and Sylvia drank two glasses in succession. Gabriel subtly switched her wine for a fruit tea
without making a fuss.
Possibly from the alcohol, Sylvia felt a warmth spreading from her hands to her feet, aforting warmth that soothed her heart.
Estelle asked Sylvia, "First tin C City?"
Sylvia replied with a gentle smile, "I've been here once on a business trip, but it was a rush."
"If you're not in a hurry to leave, you could stay and explore for a couple of days. I'm free as well, | could show you around C City,"
Estelle offered with clear, sincere eyes.
Old Mr. Jarvis smiled warmly, "Since you're here, you might as well stay. We have plenty of room."
Sylvia couldn't refuse, simply responding, "That sounds great!"
Magdalen was pleasantly surprised at how smoothly things were going. She squeezed Estelle's hand under the table, trying to
remainposed, though her excitement was clear.
She chimed in, "Sylvia, you might as well stay for the holidays. After the New Year, I'lle over too. It'll be great to have
everyone together again."
Just as Sylvia was about to speak, Old Mr. Jarvis, seated across from Gabriel, firmly said, "Then it's settled. Magdalen, make sure
you keep your word and visit Grandpa after the New Year!"
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