Find me in your labyrinth (Stella and Jonathan)

Chapter 2268

Valerie's heart skipped a beat when she saw Gabriel willing to chat with her. "Ms. Jarvis is such a sweetheart. I asked her if you had a girlfriend, and she said, 'At his age? How could he not?' She's got a real sense of humor!"

Gabriel's smile faded slightly. At his age?

"She loves her jokes, that one! Always stirring the pot," Valerie chuckled.

Gabriel offered a polite dismissal, "You should go find your dad. I've got things to do. Excuse me!"

Valerie felt a pang of disappointment, but before she could find another excuse to chat, Gabriel had already turned and walked away.

She couldn't help but wonder, what did the girlfriend of such an outstanding man look like?

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Meanwhile, Estelle was on a video call with Old Mr. Quintin.

Old Mr. Quintin seemed a bit disgruntled. "I sent him a video call, and he didn't pick up. Has he lost his mind with excitement?"Content property of NôvelDra/ma.Org.

Estelle laughed, "He's got guests, Grandpa. He's hosting. I'll let him know to call you back when he's free."

"It's nothing urgent. I just wanted to hear him brag a bit," Old Mr. Quintin chuckled.

Evelyn came over to say hi to Estelle.

Estelle mentioned, "We'll head back after the New Year. If you're bored, you could ask Sophia to keep you company."

Evelyn replied, "Sophia already went back to B City. Didn't you know?"

Estelle was surprised; Sophia hadn't mentioned it to her.

Old Mr. Quintin chimed in, "Sophia seemed troubled the day she left. The day after, Jason also went back. What exactly happened?" Estelle recalled calling Sophia that night and hearing her crying. The next day, she asked Jason, and he mentioned a small spat with Robin.

After Josiah's wedding, Estelle had returned to C City a day later, expecting Sophia to stay until New Year's as usual. She hadn't expected her to leave so soon.

Could they still be arguing?

Estelle nodded, "I'll ask her when I get the chance."

Old Mr. Quintin said, "Good. Sophia's a grown woman now. She might not tell me everything, but she won't keep secrets from you."

After a bit more chatting, Old Mr. Quintin ended the call.

While serving tea to Old Mr. Quintin, Evelyn suggested, "Grandpa, my mom might not make it back before the New Year. How about we join the Jarvis family for the holidays? It'll be livelier with everyone O together."

Old Mr. Quintin, holding his tea, smiled, "You're too kind to spend New Year's with an old man like me."

"Not at all! Evelyn immediately

shook her head. "I just think it'd be

nicer for you and Mr. Jarvis to

celebrate together since you're close

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Old Mr. Quintin replied, "Let's not. I tend to bicker with Mr. Jarvis, and they've got enough going on. I don't want to intrude."

Evelyn smiled awkwardly, hiding her disappointment.

Seeing her expression, Old Mr. Quintin suggested, "Why don't you head to C City? You and Estelle get along well, and you youngsters will have plenty to talk about. Don't stick around with this old man."

Evelyn frowned, "But what about you, Grandpa?"

Old Mr. Quintin's gaze dimmed, "I'll wait here for your mom. What if she comes back? I can't have her return to an empty house on New Year's." Touched, Evelyn said, "Then I'll stay too. I'll wait with you for mom."

"It's okay. Go on. If your mom comes back, I'll let you know right away," Old Mr. Quintin reassured her lovingly.

Evelyn hesitated, not saying a word.

The Jarvis Family

Mr. Jarvis only entertained guests in the morning. After lunch, he was unwavering in his routine: a nap, some fishing, or a game of chess. After lunch, Mr. Jarvis went for his nap, and Gabriel finally found some free time.