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.”

expression somber, spoke up, “I appreciate

no thanks needed,” Jonathan

Sophia’s fever subsided with the IV and

out from the room and said to Jason, “I asked the caregiver to take a break. Go keep

seemed like

stay with her. You

“Okay,” Estelle nodded.

room, Estelle followed, quietly closing

lay on the hospital bed, sound asleep with a

down on the chair beside her bed, silently watching over her. A bitter sorrow

he had watched over her just like this, but back then, he had every right to

her now didn’t seem to cherish her enough, which only added to

bit too warm, especially at the palm. The heat against his skin failed to

he’d guarded his feelings carefully, afraid of

her go, but only if she was

more

to get some rest. With Jason

against his chest,

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