“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.”

Jonathan, and without another

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

the night when she

doesn’t mind the trouble. But you talked about him like that just now. That’s

around, especially with Mr. Gilder. We’ve never held

later and all will be fine,” Estelle said

take him out to dinner with

to herself that might make things

buzzed with a text from Jason, [Make sure she eats her breakfast. She skipped dinner last night,

Jason’s message, Estelle felt a pang of bittersweet

always trod so carefully, while the beloved

– a bowl of oatmeal and some pancakes. “Jason insists you eat breakfast. What

wouldn’t hold a grudge.

a sign you’re getting better,” Estelle said as she set the

grinned. “I’m fine, really. I’ll

a couple more

am I staying here, smelling like antiseptic. I’m

returning some calls when the door swung

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