“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.”

nodded slightly, said his goodbyes to Jonathan, and without another look at Sophia,

the bed, her voice soft, “You know, Jason stayed up all night keeping

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

you talked about him like that just now. That’s what really hurt

guilt deepened. “You know I joke around, especially with Mr. Gilder. We’ve never held back. He’s not actually

little later

better, I’ll take him out to dinner

that might make things

she eats her breakfast. She skipped dinner last night, don’t

message, Estelle felt a pang

carefully, while the beloved acted

Jason had arranged – a bowl of oatmeal and some

to her carefree self. “I knew he wouldn’t hold a grudge. I’m in

good appetite is a sign you’re getting better,” Estelle said as she set

grinned. “I’m fine, really. I’ll be checking

you stay a couple more

I staying here, smelling like antiseptic. I’m out of

calls when the

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