"Ah, the main reason was to catch up with Gabriel, and now that we've done that and you've had your say, sticking around seems
pointless," Ansel mentioned, "I'll say my goodbyes to Gabriel. Get ready, we're leaving right away."
Ann, having been turned down, felt too embarrassed to face Gabriel and didn't say much else. She went back to pack her bags.
*
As dusk approached, Sylvia left the bookstore, her spirits lifted by the purchase of two new .
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtJust as she stepped out, her phone buzzed with a call from Gabriel,
"Aren't you in the garden? Did you take the car out?"
Walking and chuckling, Sylvia replied, "Yes, decided to check out the town."
"Still in town?" Gabriel inquired.
"Heading back soon."
Gabriel's voice was calm, "Enjoying the town?"
Sylvia laughed, "It's lively enough!"
"Then wait forsomewhere. I'lle to you."
Sylvia paused, surprised, "You'reing to find me? What about dinner with the guests?"
"Mr. Flair left already," Gabriel explained.
Sylvia was increasingly astonished. The Flairs, having heard of Gabriel's return, rushed over on New Year's Day, and she had
noticed Ann's fondness for Gabriel. That they had left so easily was beyond belief!
Gabriel chuckled softly, "You've outdone yourself!"
A glint of mischief in her eyes, yet feigning nonchalance, Sylvia asked, "And how will you thank me?"
"Let's have dinner," Gabriel offered.
Sylvia, phone in hand, leisurely continued forward, a spring breeze in her step, "Dinner alone won't cut it!"
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