Estelle flashed a gentle smile, “No worries, keep Sophia company for me, I’ll head out first.”

With a small nod to Sophia, she strode towards the door, leaving the space open for Robin.

Seated at the bedside, Robin held Sophia’s hand with an apologetic look, “I’m sorry, Sophia. I’ve really been a louse.”

Sophia shook her head, her understanding smile brightening the room, “It’s alright. I know you’ve been busy. It’s just a cold; a bit of rest, some meds, and I’ll bounce back in no time.”

Robin nodded, “How are you feeling now?”

“Much better, my throat isn’t sore anymore,” Sophia’s voice was cheery, “I’m thinking about checking out soon. Estelle doesn’t agree, but you can talk to her about it later.”

“Let’s see how you feel after the IV is done,” Robin suggested. “Have you had breakfast yet?”

“Just finished.”

“Hungry for anything else?”

Sophia glanced at the fruit he brought and chuckled, “Peel me an orange, would you?”

“Sure thing.”

Robin began to peel

Sophia’s eyes as she gazed deeply at him, “If being sick means getting this kind of treatment, I wouldn’t mind falling

his voice tinged with regret, “I’ve been neglecting you, I admit. But I want to get the business solid so I

don’t need to explain. I

warmed, “I know you’re the best girl in

head playfully, “I don’t want to be the world’s best girl. I just want to be your

he bent back down to continue peeling the orange, “Sophia, about that thing I asked you to discuss with Estelle—did

slice of orange between her lips, Sophia hesitated before responding softly, “No, I was still feverish when I saw Estelle last night and didn’t get the chance

Robin handed her another peeled segment, “you should talk

around, wouldn’t it be awkward?” Sophia

of me. Better wait until

talk to

was even more tender, “Is

and he accepted it with a bite, “Today

teasing, “Then I’ll be a little spoiled,

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