Female Novel
Chapter 2159
Xavier’s injuries were more serious than Estelle's.
Jonathan held Estelle's hand, "You didn't sleep well last night, do you want to go back and rest?"
"No need, I'll catch up on sleep this afternoon."
He nodded, "Alright, I'll go with you later."
When they arrived at Old Mr. Quintin's home and he found out Sophia was sick, he was both angryand distressed, "Why didn't you come home earlier?"
Sophia chuckled, "Don't be mad, you know you look quite frightening when you're angry with thatfurrowed brow and glaring eyes. I'm fine now, don't scare me sick again."
Old Mr. Quintin looked at her helplessly, "Get upstairs and rest, I'll have the kitchen whip up somemore hearty comfort food for you."
Evelyn approached with politeness, "Sophia, it's so good to see you."
Sophia's smile remained warm, "Evelyn."
Old Mr. Quintin interjected, "This works out well, with you being under the weather, you can stayhere for a few days, and you will have some company."
"Don't worry, Grandpa, I'll take good care of Sophia." Evelyn nodded with a smile.
Old Mr. Quintin was visibly pleased and urged Sophia, "Get on upstairs and lie down."
Robin escorted Sophia upstairs while Jonathan and Old Mr. Jarvis headed to the living room. Justthen, Gabriel walked in.
Old Mr. Jarvis let out a meaningful chuckle, "Been to visit that old friend of yours again?"
Gabriel ignored Old Mr. Jarvis' teasing and turned to Jonathan, "What brings you here today?"
Estelle mentioned Sophia's illness, looking a bit surprised at Gabriel's expression, "Did you just getback?"
Gabriel was the picture of composure, "Yeah."
Estelle smirked slightly but didn't speak, feeling that her suspicions were unlikely, yet she had ahunch that there was something she didn't know between him and Sylvia.
Leaving the three men to chat in the living room, Estelle quickly sought out Old Mr. Quintin.
After confirming that there was something unusual about Gabriel's relationship with Sylvia, she felt itwas imperative to clear the air.
Estelle called Old Mr. Quintin into the study and poured him some tea, "Master, have you been inhigh spirits lately?"
"Thanks to you," Old Mr. Quintin beamed.
Sitting beside him, Estelle chuckled, "Master, I know you're happy, but there are things I mustaddress."
Old Mr. Quintin set down his tea cup, "Go ahead."
Estelle spoke with a steady tone, "First, Evelyn might not be Vivian's daughter, so you should beprepared. Second, please stop trying to matchmake Evelyn with my brother. He doesn't like her inthat way, and I think you can see that."
Old Mr. Quintin's voice was grave, "Your brother is still unmarried. Although your grandfather seemspatient, he surely wants him to settle down and start a family. What's wrong with strengthening thebond between our two families?"
"But feelings can't be forced. Do you see any romantic interest from Gabriel towards Evelyn?"
"Feelings can be cultivated."
"Master, Gabriel probably has someone he likes."
"That Sylvia?" Old Mr. Quintin asked with disdain.novelbin
Estelle was taken aback, "How do you know about Sylvia?"
Old Mr. Quintin scoffed, "Never mind how I know. Is it her? Do you really think she's sincere withyour brother?"
Estelle replied, "The history between Sylvia and Gabriel isn't something that can be explained in afew words. But whether or not my brother likes Sylvia, he definitely doesn't have feelings for Evelyn.You keep bringing up marrying her off to my brother in front of Evelyn. What if she falls for him andhe doesn't reciprocate? She'll end up hurt. For Evelyn's sake, please stop mentioning it, okay?"
Old Mr. Quintin sighed, "Do you all think I'm rushing things?"
Estelle nodded, "A bit, but I understand you're just looking out for Evelyn."