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.”

the basket, Robin began to peel it slowly,

deeply at him, “If being sick means getting this kind of treatment, I

But I want to get the business

don’t need

know you’re the best girl in the

be the world’s best girl. I just want to

the orange, “Sophia, about that thing I asked you to discuss with Estelle—did

hesitated before responding softly, “No, I was still feverish when I saw Estelle last night and didn’t get the

segment, “you should talk to her now.

with Jonathan around, wouldn’t it be awkward?” Sophia

considered it, then nodded, “Yes, it was hasty of

talk

even more

try,” Sophia held an orange segment to Robin’s lips, and he accepted it with a bite,

teasing, “Then I’ll be a little spoiled, take advantage of

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