"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)
May we have more updates please....
Thank you so much for the updates today. Now that Yvonne knows that Gonzalez has established who's really in charge of the Hansen house hold she and her mother are treading carefully. It will be interesting to see how Jenny will get the information to see if Adrian is paying for Norah....
With Adrian last comment, he's gonna get whipped and wonder what happened. Thank you so so much for the updates....
May we please have more updates. Thank you....
I would like for Norah to secretly have her memory restored and not tell anyone just to observe how everyone is trying to keep mess going....
Janice and Adrian don't want Norah to be with Xavier....
Thank you for the updates. You do keep us in suspense....
Curious as to how, what, when and where Norah will get her memory back of Xavier....
I'm so glad that Gonzalez was able to get Luke, Oliver and all others who wanted to challenge himas the CEO straight. Interesting how Xavier made reference to a girlfriend concerning his gift to Norah, but never did this before her accident. I'm grateful for the updates. Thank you...
I had a lot of catching up to do..oh buoy, what twist and turns. Loved every bit of it, thank you for keep updating the novel. Hoping for more love along the way....