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.”

began to

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

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

nodded, “You don’t need to

“I know you’re the best girl

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

he bent back down to continue peeling the orange, “Sophia, about

I was still feverish when I saw Estelle last

Robin handed her another peeled segment, “you should talk to her now. Mr. Lamont is also here, after

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

hasty of

I’ll definitely talk to Estelle,” she

smile was even more tender, “Is the orange

Robin’s lips, and he

leaned her head to one side, her voice teasing, “Then I’ll be a little spoiled, take advantage

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