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Chapter 2303
Chapter 2303
The group had been playing until the early hours of the morning before finally saying their goodbyes and heading home to rest.
As they parted, Sylvia gave Estelle a gentle hug. "Happy New Year, Estelle!"
Estelle, not one to shy away from such affection, hugged her back. "Happy New Year to you too!"
Sylvia released her and handed her a beautifully crafted red envelope. "I've also prepared a little New Year's gift for you. Please, you must accept it."
Estelle smiled, "First, you have to tell me, in what capacity should I accept this? If we're friends, I believe I'm a year older than you, so I shouldn't accept your New Year's gift unless it's something else."
Sylvia chuckled lightly. "Regardless of what our relationship might become, being able to spend New Year's at the Jarvis family's celebration means I should give this to you."
They were both smart enough to read between the lines.
Estelle sensed that Sylvia understood the potential future between her and Sylvia's brother.
This realization weighed somewhat heavily on her.
She accepted the envelope, hugging Sylvia again. "Then I hope I can receive your New Year's gift next year too!"
Sylvia nodded gently. "Of course!"
"Goodnight!" Estelle released her.
"Goodnight!" Sylvia waved lightly, watching Estelle walk towards Jonathan. She then turned to join Gabriel, who was waiting for her.
Behind them, the fireworks had fizzled out, and the sky returned to its original state of darkness and silence.
This didn't mean that the excitement had faded or the stars had cooled; rather, the night sky was simply waiting for its dawn to arrive.
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Back at Sunset Villa, Sylvia said to Gabriel, "Are you tired? I'm not sleepy at all. Could you stay up with me a little longer?"
She didn't want the night to end so soon, nor did she want to go to sleep.
Under the lamplight, Gabriel's features were strikingly handsome. He spoke softly, "Give me a moment."This is the property of Nô-velDrama.Org.
He went back to his room and
returned with a mahogany box in his
hands, handing it to Sylvia. "I've
prepared New Year's gifts foryou and Estelle. Here's yours."
Eagerly, Sylvia took it. "I want to know what's inside now."
Gabriel said, "It's past midnight, already the first day of the New Year. Go ahead, open it!"
Sylvia handed him the box she had received from her grandfather and held the one from Gabriel in her palms. Her heartbeat quickened as she slowly opened the box to find a shimmering jade pendant inside.
The jade was a vibrant green, almost pulsating under the light, as if rippling with energy.
Gabriel took it out and placed it around her neck, his voice deep and maic in the night. "To a peaceful and safe New Year!" Safety and peace were the best blessings he could offer.
As he stood in front of her, helping her with the pendant, it was as if he wanted to envelop her in an embrace.
Sylvia looked up at him, her eyes shining with emotion. "Thank you."
"No need," Gabriel smiled.
Sylvia's voice was soft. "I haven't prepared a New Year's gift. Would you take me instead?"
A smirk appeared on Gabriel's lips. "Are you sure?"
Her gaze fluttered. "Yes."
Gabriel cupped her face gently, his eyes dark and intense. "Is this you giving me a New Year's gift, or are you asking for one?" Their eyes locked, Sylvia whispered, "It's for you."
Gabriel's breath hitched, and he leaned down to press a fervent kiss to her lips.
Leaning against a pillar, Sylvia was engulfed by his towering presence. The overwhelming blackness, usually a calming color, now made her heart race more than any fireworks could.
She kissed him back with all the passion she could muster, wanting to give him every ounce of her warmth.