Estelle had just returned to the Royal Mansion when her phone erupted with urgency. She gently pushed past Jonathan, and made a beeline for the living room to take the call. “Hey, Jason.”

On the other end, Jason sounded concerned. “Estelle, you up? Sophia’s come down with something fierce; she’s running a high fever. Can you check on her?”

“Sophia’s sick again?” Estelle’s gaze sharpened with worry. “On it, I’ll head over right now.”

“Take it easy on the road, okay?”

“Will do.”

She hung up in a hurry and pivoted back to Jonathan, who was making his way towards her. “Sophia’s home alone with a fever. I need to swing by her place.”

Jonathan grabbed her coat, draping it over her shoulders. “Don’t panic. I’ll drive us there.”

“Thanks.”

They hurried out, jumped into the car, and set off for Sophia’s apartment.

Knowing the entry code by heart, Estelle didn’t hesitate to unlock Sophia’s door and push it open.

room, while Estelle

you okay?” She flicked on the

eyes, her face a sickly shade of yellow from the fever, and murmured weakly, “Estelle, what are you

called me,” she said, frowning. “Why didn’t you tell me you

taking hold. “No hospital. I don’t want to

discussion this time,” Estelle insisted, grabbing some clothes and dressing Sophia.

I’ll just take some medicine.” Sophia

was firm, though, wrapping Sophia in a sweater and lifting her up.

looked up from his seat as Estelle emerged carrying Sophia. “Hospital?” he asked, standing

fever,” Estelle replied, her voice laced with both

grabbed the car keys and rushed ahead. “I’ll get

they were on the road, Jason called. Estelle quickly briefed him on Sophia’s condition. “We’re on our way

coming straight there.” Jason sounded anxious.Books

Estelle gave him the

empty, allowing Jonathan to drive fast, reaching the nearest

Sophia checked into emergency, and a

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