“Which hospital? I’m on my way.”

Sophia gave him the address, trying to ease his worry, “Don’t panic, I’m much better now. Just drive safely, okay?”

“Alright.”

Sophia hung up, her face lighting up as she turned to Estelle. “Robin’s coming over.”

“That’s good to hear,” Estelle said with a warm smile, though her eyes briefly flicked to Jason outside, feeling a tinge of sadness.

Jason, holding his own jacket, spoke up, “Since Robin’s on his way, I guess it’s my cue to leave.”

He was afraid he might not be able to hold back from punching Robin if he stayed. But seeing how Sophia wasn’t blaming him, even looking forward to his visit, what right did he have to interfere?

Sophia teased, seeing Jason ready to leave, “I know you’re a busy man. Go on. Robin can keep me company. Don’t let us keep you.”

Jason’s face visibly darkened.

Estelle and Jonathan exchanged a knowing look, both feeling a bit sorry for Jason.

Turning to Sophia, Estelle reassured, “I’ll stay and take care of you.”

said his goodbyes to Jonathan, and without

Estelle moved closer to the bed, her voice soft, “You know, Jason stayed up all night keeping watch over

by her side through the night when she was ill, and a sense

doesn’t mind the trouble. But you talked about him like

deepened. “You know I joke around, especially with Mr. Gilder. We’ve never held back.

up a little later and all will be fine,” Estelle

him out to

that might

phone buzzed with a text from Jason, [Make sure she eats her breakfast. She skipped dinner last night, don’t let her

Estelle felt a pang of bittersweet

always trod so carefully, while the beloved acted with brazen

a bowl of oatmeal and some

self. “I knew he wouldn’t hold a grudge. I’m in the mood for

good appetite is a sign you’re getting better,”

grinned. “I’m fine, really. I’ll be

suggested you stay a couple more days,”

here, smelling like

calls when the door

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