Find me in your labyrinth (Stella and Jonathan) novel Chapter 2611

Gabriel placed the blanket on a table and turned off the record player. “Vivian just called. She said dinner is ready and we should head over.”

“Okay.”

Sylvia stood up, returned the book to its shelf, and said, “Let’s go.”

The faint sense of intimacy that had settled between them vanished as darkness fell.

They walked down the stairs, one behind the other. At the bottom, they encountered a few children who had been playing. The moment they saw Gabriel, their expressions turned timid and fearful, and they froze in place.

Sylvia couldn’t help but smile. Some people were just born with an intimidating aura.

Hearing her soft chuckle, Gabriel glanced at her, seeming to understand the reason for her amusement. Without a word, he strode away.

The weather was perfect, neither too hot nor too cold. Dinner was set up on the lawn in front of Grace’s villa.

When Sylvia and Gabriel arrived, the people who had come with Grace were busy setting everything up. A long dining table was laden with all kinds of food and wine. It didn’t look like it had been prepared by a local chef; rather, it seemed to have been bought in town. Sylvia even recognized the savory seafood and turnip cakes she had eaten in the old town last time.

“Wow, what a beautiful woman!” a girl exclaimed as she set down a large platter of roasted lamb. She wiped her hands on her apron and extended a hand to Sylvia. “Hi, I’m Jenny.”

Sylvia shook her hand. “Hello, I’m Sylvia.”

Jenny had bright, round eyes and a cheerful round face, with a few paint smudges on her T-shirt. She radiated a lively, energetic vibe. “Jonas told me Professor Quintin’s friend was a total knockout, and I told him he says that about every girl he meets. But wow, you really do look like you fell from heaven!”

Jonas just laughed. “Alright, alright, you’re the pretty one. I’ll let you have it.”

He got up and walked around to the other side of the table, stopping next to Sylvia. “Sylvia, is it okay if I sit here?”

Sylvia smiled and nodded. “Of course.”

Gabriel glanced up at Jonas before his gaze drifted away.

As everyone settled in, Jenny raised her glass. “Professor Quintin told us she was inviting two friends, so when we went to town to pick up books and equipment, we bought some extra food to welcome you. We’re so happy to have you here!”

“Thank you so much,” Sylvia said with a gentle smile. “I’m a friend of the Professor’s, but I’m also half a student of hers, so please, don’t treat me any differently.”