Chapter 2297


    Estelle popped the treat into her mouth and her eyes lit up, "It''s sweet!"


    "Oh?" Old Mr. Jarvis looked over in surprise, "You found one of the sugar pockets I hid so quickly. What does it taste like?"


    "Just like sugar!" Estelle beamed, thoroughly satisfied.


    After a while, Estelle found another sweet surprise in her meal and looked at Jonathan in astonishment, "How do you always manage to pick the sweet ones?"


    Jonathan gently tucked a stray hair behind her ear, his gaze filled with affection, "Guess!"


    "I won''t guess, just tell me."


    As Jonathan served her more food, he whispered, "I saw the marks grandpa made!"


    Estelle''s cheeks puffed out, and her eyes widened in an instant.


    Soon, Gabriel served Sylvia a piece of ravioli that had a coin hidden inside, while Old Mr. Jarvis ended up with the equivalent of what was tofu in their original game.


    "What does the tofu signify?" Old Mr. Jarvis inquired.


    Sylvia chuckled, "It symbolizes good luck and happiness for theing year."


    Old Mr. Jarvisughed heartily, "I like that. Estelle enjoys sweetness in life, Sylvia''s business booms, and I''m all about good fortune."


    While everyoneughed, Estelle seized the moment to whisper to Jonathan, "Did you and your brother n this, marking the sweets?"


    Jonathan''s handsome face broke into a smile, "As long as you''re happy, nothing else matters!"


    Estelle raised an eyebrow and continued enjoying her ravioli.Text ? owned by N?velDrama.Org.


    After dinner, the family retreated to the living room to watch TV, with Old Mr. Jarvis seating himself in the center. Estelle and Jonathan settled beside the elder, while Sylvia and Gabriel took their ces on the other side. The coffee table was adorned with sweet soup and assorted fruits and snacks, creating a cozy atmosphere as the lively TV program yed. The room buzzed withughter and chatter, making the New Year''s Eve feel warm and joyful.


    Old Mr. Jarvis asionally shared


    stories of his youth, reminiscing about how they celebrated the New Year in times when material possessions were scarce but spirits were high. The tales of traditional festivities and their rich cultural significance captivated everyone.


    Turning down the TV volume, Gabriel, Sylvia, and the others listened intently to Old Mr. Jarvis''s stories.


    Estelle leaned against Jonathan, who kept feeding her candied fruits, choctes, and pieces of fruit non-stop, making her giggle with delight. Sylvia asionally nced their way, a hint of envy in her eyes.


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    Gabriel peeled an orange, carefully dividing it into segments and cing them onto two small tes-one for Old Mr. Jarvis and one for


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    Sylvia-with practiced ease.


    Sylvia savored a segment, its sweet juice bursting in her mouth, bringing an immediate sense of satisfaction. Suddenly, Sylvia''s phone vibrated on the coffee table. After excusing herself, she stepped outside to take the call.


    Gabriel noticed the caller ID but maintained hisposure, continuing to peel the orange.


    The caller was Eugene, who had inquired about Sylvia''s New Year''s ns the day before, only to learn she was traveling.


    "Sylvia, where are you?" Eugene asked cheerfully, "Have you had your New Year''s dinner?"


    Sylvia replied, "We just finished."


    Eugene mentioned, "We''re still eating at my grandfather''s ce. Jonathan''s family is here too, drinking away. Looks like it''ll be a while."


    Sylvia responded softly, "You should spend time with your elders. I''m at a friend''s."


    "A friend''s?" Eugene sounded surprised, "I thought you were traveling?"


    "In C City," Sylvia said.


    Eugene''s voice dimmed, "As long as you''re happy, that''s what matters!"


    He was aware of the past tensions between Sylvia, Gabriel, and the disappearance of a certain Baron, especially considering Gabriel''s connections to the Jarvis family in C City Hearing Sylvia mention she was in C City, he had his suspicions about her being with Gabriel.