After closing the door, she leaned back against it, a smirk forming on her lips as she heard the man outside also retreating to his
room. With a light heart, she made her way to the bed.
The room was filled with the subtle scent of lavender, a fragrance that promised a good night's sleep. Sylvia closed her eyes,
shifting a few times before drifting off into a deep slumber.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtMeanwhile, the light in the room next door stayed on until 3 a.m. before finally going out.
The next morning, Grandpa Jarvis was taking his usual stroll in the garden when he saw Gabriel jogging back from his morning run.
"Morning, Grandpa!" Gabriel greeted, stepping inside with sweat beading his forehead and his hair damp from the morning mist.
Grandpa Jarvis chuckled, "Up with the dawn for a jog? Did you have trouble sleeping, or perhaps you didn't sleep at all?"
Gabriel, ever soposed, replied, "With the lavender sachets you gave me, | slept like a log!"
Laughing, Grandpa Jarvis advised, "Go on then. Check if Sylvia's up. If she's still sleeping, let her be. Estelle's probably catching up
on her sleep too. If she's awake, call her down for breakfast."
"Alright," Gabriel nodded, making his way to the back of the house.
Reaching Sylvia's door just as she was stepping out, she appeared radiant, clad in a cozy, oversized taupe sweater, her hair
casually tied back with a few strands framing her face.
"Morning, Mr. Carnes!" Sylvia greeted, stepping into the sunlight with a smile. "Been for a run?"
"Yeah, Grandpa sentto invite you for breakfast. Just givea sec to shower!" Gabriel responded
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