Chapter 1423

“I got it, I got it!” Mr. Jarvis chuckled sweetly.

Dr. Ollie said with a grin, “I’m off to brew some medicine. You can drink it by dawn, Mr. Jarvis. If you feel up to it, you can chat with the young lady a bit. If you’re tired, you can catch some more z’s.”

“No need for that bitter brew; I’m already awake.” Mr. Jarvis crinkled his brow at the mention of medicine.

“Grandpa, you’ve got to listen!” Estelle looked at him sternly.

Mr. Jarvis sighed helplessly, “Then at least sweeten the pot a bit for me, will ya?”

“Well, alright, I’ll add some sugar.” Dr. Ollie agreed this time around.

With that, he left the room in high spirits.

in good shape, so he chit–chatted with Estelle for

“Miss, Mr. Lamont is still waiting

of worry, afraid that hearing about Jonathan would upset Mr. Jarvis and worsen his health. She quickly reassured him, “I didn’t invite him over; he

exchanged knowing glances, then chuckled, “Still

bit her lip.

were away, Jonathan kept me company every Christmas,” Mr. Jarvis began. “I didn’t take a shine to him at first, but he stuck around until the Christmas was over. By the

mean he? He is?”

have dinner with Mr. Jarvis. In the following days, he’d stick

called you during the

Mr. Jarvis chuckled softly. “I

Estelle fell silent.

Jarvis then asked Wade, “Where’s Jonathan?”

been waiting outside all night,” Wade replied.

“Go on, take him to the backyard to rest.. I’ll catch some

a bit

night; what’s the point in staying longer?” Mr. Jarvis looked at Wade and said, “Let her go!”

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