Find me in your labyrinth (Stella and Jonathan) novel Chapter 2731

Old Mr. Jarvis, smiling broadly, looked around. "Where's Kya? Why didn't she come?"

Emily replied with her usual gentle grace, "Kya's with her father. They should have arrived in C City by now, staying at the estate."

Magdalen chimed in, "Kya's the flower girl, Grandpa. You'll see her tomorrow."

"Good, good!" Old Mr. Jarvis nodded repeatedly.

Sophia Jones walked over, hands clasped behind her back, and teased, "Mr. Jarvis, are you only thinking of Kya and not your dear Sophia?"

Old Mr. Jarvis pointed at her and said to Old Mr. Quintin, "Look at this. She's about to get married and she's still competing with a child for attention!"

Old Mr. Quintin, his face wreathed in smiles, added affectionately, "What can you do? She may be all grown up, but she's still a child at heart."

The room filled with laughter.

Evelyn laughed along with them, but her eyes held a cool glint as she glanced at Sophia.

After some more conversation, Estelle led Magdalen and the others to their rooms in the backyard, while Old Mr. Jarvis continued chatting with Old Mr. Quintin.

Old Mr. Jarvis suggested Evelyn go join the younger women, thinking she'd have more in common with them.

Evelyn declined, "I don't know Ms. Sampson and the others very well. I'd rather stay here and keep Grandpa and Mr. Jarvis company."

Old Mr. Jarvis didn't press the issue. He turned to Old Mr. Quintin. "I spoke with Georgia Quintin on the phone this morning. She's also coming to Estelle's wedding tomorrow."

Old Mr. Quintin's hand trembled as he held his teacup, and he looked up at once. "Vivian is coming too?"

Old Mr. Jarvis nodded. "She's been in C City for a while, teaching a class for some children. She said she plans to return to J City after her course finishes and, while she's at it, get the DNA test done with Evelyn."

Old Mr. Quintin's eyes lit up with excitement. "The DNA test can wait. What matters is that she's coming back."

He then looked at Evelyn. "Evelyn, you'll finally get to meet your mother tomorrow!"

Recalling the woman's indifferent and distant voice on the phone, Evelyn felt a wave of apprehension. "What if... what if Mom doesn't like me?"

Old Mr. Quintin reassured her, "How could she not? She loved you so much. She must be desperate to see you!"

Tears welled up in Evelyn's eyes as she looked at him gratefully. "Me too. No matter what the results say, I'll always see you as my real grandfather."

Old Mr. Jarvis placed his teacup on the table, chuckling. "Evelyn, why don't you go out for a bit? Relax your mind."

Evelyn stood up. "Alright, I'll leave you and Mr. Jarvis to talk. I'll go find Estelle."

"Go on," Old Mr. Jarvis said with a gentle nod.

Once Evelyn had left, Old Mr. Jarvis's smile faded. "Don't you think you're speaking too soon? If Evelyn isn't Nana and you keep her here, what will you do when you find the real Nana?"

Old Mr. Quintin leaned back in his chair and sighed softly. "If Evelyn isn't her, do you really think we'll ever find Nana?"

"As long as Nana is alive, she can be found," Mr. Carnes stated.

Old Mr. Quintin said, "I just hope it's Evelyn."

Old Mr. Jarvis frowned slightly. "I have to say this again. When you see Vivian tomorrow, don't force your ideas on her, and don't pressure her to accept Evelyn. Your insistence on making her do what you want is what has estranged you two for all these years."