Gabriel chuckled lowly, "Unwind?"
Sylvia hesitated for a moment before correcting, "Relax."
"How so?" the man inquired.
Sylvia's voice was sultry, "How did I help you relax before?"
Gabriel turned around, looking down at her with an imposing air, "Starting to ask for payback now?"
She gazed up at him, her eyes sparkling with charm, and shook her head gently, "What you've given me, I can never repay in this lifetime."
Gabriel smirked, "Who told me at The Citadel they were all squared away?"
Lifting an eyebrow playfully, Sylvia remarked, "Drunk words shouldn't be taken seriously, and neither should post-event words."
Gabriel wrapped an arm around her waist, "So at that time, you were out of it?"
Sylvia leaned her slender waist forward, arching her back, a faint blush on her ears, and said uncertainly, "Are you joking?"
Realizing his words might have been a bit too much, Gabriel said calmly, "You haven't told me how you're going to help me relax?"
Locking eyes with him, Sylvia proposed, "How about we start with a bath? After the bath, I'll teach you slowly."
Gabriel raised an eyebrow, "Together?"
"Of course!"
His arm tightened around her waist, and Sylvia, seizing the moment, wrapped her arms around his shoulders and jumped up, her soft body lightly sitting in the crook of his arm.
Carrying her with a steady gait, he headed towards the bedroom.
Sylvia rested her head against his shoulder, glancing back, the living room remained dim and silent. Yet, her mood was entirely different.
The next day
Around noon, Old Mr. Jarvis was basking in the sun in the yard when he saw Gabriel's car pull in.
Gabriel fell silent for a moment, then spoke firmly, "Our relationship isn't what you think."
Old Mr. Jarvis chuckled, "You know what I'm thinking?"
Gabriel remained silent.
Old Mr. Jarvis continued, "I'm not a stickler for background, I don't care about that. If she's someone you like, bring her over for me to meet. I trust your and Estelle's judgement!"
Gabriel's expression was unreadable, "She's not bad at all; that's not why I haven't brought her to meet you. Like I said, our relationship isn't what you imagine."
There was a more serious tone in Old Mr. Jarvis's voice now, "Gab, I understand your thoughts, and your grandpa won't push you. Whatever you decide, I'll support you, but don't let down a good girl!"
Gabriel nodded thoughtfully, "I have my own considerations."
"That's good to hear. Enough said, go rest upstairs," Old Mr. Jarvis waved him off.
As Gabriel was about to leave, the old man added one more piece of advice, "Even young men with strong stamina need to know moderation."

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The readers' comments on the novel: Find me in your labyrinth (Stella and Jonathan)
Then Melanie and Noreen will both understand that Emily is his wife, who he chooses and cares to be with. We’ve already had so much drama when Emily took off for three years hiding her pregnancy from Charlie. Emily has already confessed that the only man she loves is Kya father, which Charlie is. Now he needs to boldly claim the only woman he loves is Emily…I just had to add my two cents (he he he)....
Now Charlie needs to take Emily to the marriage office like Gabriel did with Sylvia . Reassure her that he will not take for granted. Thank you for the updates. I’m loving it....
May we please have updates. Thank you....
Wow.. finally they're married now. I thought there will be another separation....
Thank you for the updates of Emily and Charlie. It seem that Orval may knows of Amelia and may be helping Emily get around her,...
Waiting for updates..thank you...
More updates please. Thank you...
This was so exciting, from the demise of Evelyn and her departure; to Sylvia’s and Gabriel’ confession of their love, commitment and marriage to one another. Thank you for the updates…I’m loving it!...
Wow...Victory dance 💃💃 finally what we have all been waiting for. Just love the way it is progressing. Cant wait for more and more updates...
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