Find me in your labyrinth (Stella and Jonathan)

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"I'm not showing up!" Gabriel flatly refused.

"Mr. Carnes, it's just rude not to meet them after they've come all this way. It's just a quick hello, nothing more!"

Gabriel remained unfazed, "Exactly because it's made into such a big deal, I can't go!"

Seeing he couldn't persuade Gabriel, Old Mr. Jarvis became a bit anxious, "Am I not calling the shots with you anymore?"

Gabriel stood his ground, "Anything else, sure, but not this!"

"You," Old Mr. Jarvis suddenly grabbed the feather duster from the vase, threatening to swat him, "You might be Gab in Tripe, but at home, you're still my grandson. Defy me, and I'll still give you a whack!"

Just as Gabriel was about to retort, a soft giggle from behind stopped him. He turned around to see Sylvia standing at the doorway, barely holding back her laughter.

Seeing him turn, she quickly looked away, her tightly pursed lips still betraying her struggle not to laugh.

Gabriel's face darkened as his dignity took a hit.

"Sylvia, come in!" Old Mr. Jarvis called out with a chuckle.

Sylvia walked in, trying her best not to look at Gabriel and pretending nothing was amiss, "Grandpa, did you need me?"

"Yes, an elder wants to meet Gab, and you'll accompany him," Old Mr. Jarvis said affectionately.

Gabriel was taken aback, "Take her with me?"

Old Mr. Jarvis smiled knowingly, "Yes, take Sylvia with you."

Gabriel looked at the old man, somewhat exasperated, "Why didn't you say so earlier?"

"And miss the chance for Sylvia to have a good laugh?" Old Mr. Jarvis said, clearly pleased with himself.

Gabriel, "..

Sylvia couldn't help but laugh, turning her head away, trying not to make it too obvious.

How could someone not adore such a charming old man?

Gabriel glanced at the time, "It's nearly noon. By the time we get to The Green and back, it might be dark."

"No rush, coming back tomorrow won't be too late," Old Mr. Jarvis said with a smile.

Gabriel nodded, then turned to Sylvia, "Need to pack anything?"

"Just a bag will do," Sylvia replied.

"Then I'll let Estelle know, and meet you in the yard in five minutes."

"Okay!"

After agreeing, they said their goodbyes to Mr. Carnes and left the study together.

Gabriel found Estelle and told her, "You have friends coming over this afternoon? You and Jonathan. handle the hosting. Sylvia and are heading to The Green, probably won't be back till tomorrow"

Estelle replied, "We're planning to visit the Lamont family's estate this afternoon, staying for a couple of

You and Sylvia should bead

dight there."

"That works!" Gabriel agreed, "Jonathan's on the phone; let him know for me."

"No problem!" Estelle smiled.

With a nod, Gabriel turned to head out.

Ten minutes later, Gabriel and Sylvia were on their way to The Green.

Sylvia sat in the passenger seat, gazing out at the scenery, a chuckle threatening to escape again.

Gabriel squinted slightly, "Find something amusing?"

Sylvia, with feigned innocence, pointed outside, "I was laughing at that kid we passed."

"What about the kid?" Gabriel glanced in the rearview mirror, noting indeed a child standing by the road.

"His grandpa was about to chase

him!"

via burst out laughing,

covering her face, her shoulders

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