“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.”

his goodbyes to Jonathan, and without another look at Sophia, he

left, Estelle moved closer to the bed, her voice soft, “You know,

the times he had stayed by her side through the night when she was ill, and a

trouble. But you talked about him like that

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

later and all will be

better, I’ll take him out to

that might make things

sure she eats her

message, Estelle felt a pang

while the beloved acted with

bowl of oatmeal and some pancakes. “Jason

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

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

really.

suggested you stay a couple more days,”

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

room returning some calls when the door swung open and Robin walked

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