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.

so he chit–chatted

break of dawn, reminded Estelle, “Miss, Mr. Lamont is still waiting for you outside!”

a pang of worry, afraid that hearing about Jonathan would upset Mr. Jarvis and worsen his health. She quickly

and Wade exchanged knowing glances, then chuckled, “Still trying to pull the wool over

bit her

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 time I

mean he? He

Wade chimed in, grinning. “Every Christmas’s Eve, Mr. Lamont would come over and have dinner with Mr. Jarvis. In the following days, he’d stick around to fish, play chess, and take walks. They’ve got a pretty tight bond!”

when I video called you during

out of sight; how could you have seen him?” Mr. Jarvis chuckled softly. “I wanted to see how sincere he was and if he was worth

Estelle fell silent.

Jarvis then asked

outside all

Jarvis gently patted Estelle’s hand and said, “Go on, take him to the backyard to rest.. I’ll catch some more shut–eye. You can bring him

a bit

the point in staying longer?” Mr. Jarvis

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