The doctor emerged from the examination room and addressed Estelle, “The patient is fine; it’s just a viral cold with an upper respiratory infection that caused the fever.”

Estelle breathed a sigh of relief, “Okay, thank you, doctor.”

Jonathan had made a call, and soon, the hospital had arranged a VIP room and the best caregiver for them.

Sophia hadn’t eaten anything in the evening and, weakened by her illness, fell asleep as soon as the IV drip started.

The caregiver watched over Sophia inside, while Estelle and the others waited outside.

Jason said to Estelle, “You and Mr. Lamont should head back. I’ll stay here.”

He had thought it over. Seeing Sophia as his sister, there was nothing wrong with him taking care of her. If Robin was going to break up with Sophia over something so trivial, then he wasn’t worth her trust.

Robin’s behavior today had been a huge letdown.

Estelle turned to Jonathan, “You go back. Jason and I will stay here.”

Jonathan offered a faint smile, “What’s the difference if two or three of us stay? Let’s all stay here tonight.”

spoke up, “I

family, no thanks

the IV and she

out from the room and said to Jason, “I asked

mind, and this seemed like the only moment when he could watch over her

“Alright, I’ll stay with her. You and Mr. Lamont should

“Okay,” Estelle nodded.

Estelle followed, quietly

bed, sound asleep with a pale,

on the chair beside her bed, silently watching over her. A bitter sorrow welled up within him, making his chest feel

just like this, but back then, he had every right to be her guardian.

irony was that the man who had her now didn’t seem to cherish

his forehead; her skin was still a bit too

he’d guarded his feelings carefully, afraid

go, but only if

making Estelle more comfortable in

rest. With Jason here, Sophia

against his chest, whispered back,

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