Estelle said, “She’s been discharged.”

Before she could finish, she heard Jason’s breath deepen. She chuckled and added, “Don’t fret; Sophia’s moved in with Old Mr. Quintin’s place. He’ll make sure she doesn’t get sick like that again.”

“Sophia’s staying at Old Mr. Quintin’s house?” Jason sounded a bit surprised.

“Yes!”

“Alright, I got it!” Jason said, and hung up the phone.

The fact that Sophia was staying with the Quintin family only heightened Jason’s worries. He feared that Evelyn might spout nonsense about her.

Without hesitation, Jason hopped into his car and drove straight to the Quintin family residence.

At the Quintin’s

Robin’d been keeping Sophia company upstairs when his phone buzzed. He took a glance; it was Diana.

There was nothing romantic or inappropriate between him and Diana. He’d crashed on the couch and she’d taken the bedroom the night before, without incident. They’d simply shared breakfast in the morning.

out to take the call, “Diana,

voice was frantic, “Robin, I’m at the supermarket across from the complex, and I’ve seen

a public place. He

dare go

room and whispered, “Just wait there, I’ll come to get

Robin. I’ll

“Okay.”

hanging up, Robin turned

her IV, was resting against the headboard.

called with some technical issues. I

lying to Sophia on purpose, merely sparing her any unnecessary worry. After all, girls tended to be sensitive; besides, there was nothing between him and Diana, and there was no need for

suppressed her disappointment and feigned indifference, “Go ahead, don’t worry about me. I’m at Old Mr. Quintin’s home, and I’m being looked

and I have no other way. I’ll call you later.” Robin took Sophia’s hand, “Make sure you eat well and take your medicine.

“Okay.” Sophia nodded obediently.

twinge of guilt passed through him. She was

nervous wait at the supermarket,

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