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.”

orange from the basket, Robin began to peel it slowly, segment by segment, feeding them to

as she gazed deeply at him, “If being sick

“I’ve been neglecting you, I admit. But I want to get the business solid so I can propose properly, give you the happiness you

nodded, “You don’t need

know you’re

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

peeling the orange, “Sophia, about that

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

Robin handed her another peeled segment, “you should talk to her

Jonathan around, wouldn’t it be

considered it, then nodded, “Yes, it was hasty of me. Better

worry, I’ll definitely talk to Estelle,” she

Robin’s smile was even more tender, “Is the orange

and he accepted

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

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