Estelle popped the treat into her mouth and her eyes lit up, "It's sweet!"
"Oh?" Old Mr. Jarvis looked over in surprise, "You found one of the sugar pockets | hid so quickly. What does it taste like?"
"Just like sugar!" Estelle beamed, thoroughly satisfied.
After a while, Estelle found another sweet surprise in her meal and looked at Jonathan in astonishment, "How do you always
manage to pick the sweet ones?"
Jonathan gently tucked a stray hair behind her ear, his gaze filled with affection, "Guess!"
"lI won't guess, just tell me."
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As Jonathan served her more food, he whispered, "lI saw the marks grandpa made!"
Estelle's cheeks puffed out, and her eyes widened in an instant.
Soon, Gabriel served Sylvia a piece of ravioli that had a coin hidden inside, while Old Mr. Jarvis ended up with the equivalent of
what was tofu in their original game.
"What does the tofu signify?" Old Mr. Jarvis inquired.
Sylvia chuckled, "It symbolizes good luck and happiness for theing year."
Old Mr. Jarvis laughed heartily, "I like that. Estelle enjoys sweetness in life, Sylvia's business booms, and I'm all about good
fortune."
While everyone laughed, Estelle seized the moment to whisper to Jonathan, "Did you and your brother plan this, marking the
sweets?"
Jonathan's handsface broke into a smile, "As long as you're happy, nothing else matters!"
Estelle raised an eyebrow and continued enjoying her ravioli.
*
After dinner, the family retreated to the living room to watch TV, with Old Mr. Jarvis seating himself in the center. Estelle and
Jonathan settled beside the elder, while Sylvia and Gabriel took their places on the other side. The coffee table was adorned with
sweet soup and assorted fruits and snacks, creating a cozy atmosphere as the lively TV program played. The room buzzed with
laughter and chatter, making the New Year's Eve feel warm and joyful.
Old Mr. Jarvis occasionally shared stories of his youth, reminiscing about how they celebrated the New Year in times when material
0SSEssions were scarce but spirits were high. The tales of traditional festivities and their rich cultural significance captivated
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