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,

no thanks needed,”

subsided with the IV and

Jason, “I asked the caregiver to take a break. Go keep Sophia

Jason’s mind, and this seemed like the

moment before standing up, “Alright, I’ll stay with her. You and Mr. Lamont should get some

“Okay,” Estelle nodded.

Estelle followed,

on the hospital bed, sound asleep with a pale, yet fever-free

her bed, silently watching over her. A bitter sorrow welled up within him, making his chest feel tight and

when they were in school, he had watched over her just like this, but back then, he had every right to be her

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

forehead; her skin was still a bit too warm, especially at the palm. The heat against his skin failed

girl he treasured so much, he’d guarded his feelings carefully, afraid of burdening

could let her go, but only if she

leaned back on the couch, making Estelle more comfortable in his

rest. With Jason

his chest,

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