"Your eyes, they're so alike," the girl said with a smile.
"We're not mother and daughter, just friends," Sylvia explained.
"Oh, my mistake," the girl replied with an apologetic grin. "Sorry about that."
"It's okay," Sylvia responded softly.
The girl then mentioned, "By the way, there's another edition of the book you bought last time. Let me get it for you."
"Really?" Sylvia was pleasantly surprised and followed the girl to retrieve the book.
When she returned, Gabriel was sitting there, gazing out of the window. His arm rested on the wooden chair, his long fingers slightly curved. His profile was stern, contrasting with the cozy ambiance of the bookstore, yet it made him all the more captivating.
Sylvia, holding a cup of coffee, walked over to him and said with a gentle laugh, "If you find it too quiet here, we could head out to the streets."
Gabriel turned around, "No, it's nice here."
Sylvia took off her hat, tying her hair back up, letting a few strands fall around her face, adding a touch of softness to her allure.
She leaned back in her chair, looking at him with a smile, "Noise or quiet, it doesn't matter. It's all about who's with you. A bustling place can feel tranquil with the right company, and a quiet spot can be lively with the person you care about."
Her voice grew softer, "So, it's not about the noise or the silence. It's about whether that person is with you."
Gabriel understood her point. Under the flickering light, his dark eyes held unspoken emotions. After a moment, he took a sip of his coffee and looked back out the window.
Sylvia opened her book to read.
But she hadn't read many pages before she started to feel drowsy. She had slept late the night before and managed only about four hours of sleep.
Seeing her struggle to keep her eyes open, Gabriel asked, "Tired?"
Sylvia looked up at him, a lazy smile on her face, and nodded gently.
Elsewhere, Estelle and Jonathan Lamont were sitting in a café, watching the bustling crowd outside.
It was their first time attending such a lively event, and being jostled by the crowd was somewhat overwhelming. Eventually, they decided to simply find a café to sit in. This way, they could still see the excitement outside while enjoying some desserts and coffee in peace.
Estelle sipped her juice through a straw and said, "I wonder where everyone else went?"
Jonathan replied with a light smile, "Probably doing the same as us, finding a place to sit and rest."
Estelle raised an eyebrow, "So, we came here just to watch the hustle and bustle?"
"Do you want to head back? If you're tired, I can let the group know, and we can go back to the estate," Jonathan offered.
Estelle shook her head, "The hotels are already booked, right? I've heard the night view here is stunning, and there's even a night cruise."
As they chatted, a couple walked by, looking around for a seat. The café was packed, and it was clear the couple was struggling to find a place to rest.

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The readers' comments on the novel: Find me in your labyrinth (Stella and Jonathan)
Hello admin, please update the novel...
Still no updates? I was off the radar for a few weeks, expected at least 100 chapters would have been updated by now. Sigh, it is a disappointment...
I hope all is well with you and your family. Please continue to give us updates. I'm still curious to see how Carson wins Marina back, they're the last couple to formally commit from Jonathan and Estelle group....
What happened? Please let's finish the story and get back to Estelle, Jonathan and their baby....
May we please have updates. Thank you....
Kindly update the novels...
Please update...
Oooweee! I'm still laughing, although it wasn't fair to Kai, Carson is devious. Thank you for the updates....
Why are there no updates??...
May we please have updates....