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.

take the call,

voice was frantic, “Robin, I’m at the supermarket across from the complex, and I’ve seen that man again. It looks like he’s following me. What should I

frowned, “Don’t worry; you’re in a public place. He can’t do

don’t dare go home!” Diana’s voice

glanced towards Sophia’s room and whispered, “Just

hurry, Robin. I’ll be

“Okay.”

up, Robin turned and went back

her IV, was resting against the headboard. At the sound of his voice, she opened

called with some technical issues. I might

her any unnecessary worry. After all, girls tended to

disappointment and feigned indifference, “Go ahead, don’t

I’ll call you later.” Robin took Sophia’s hand, “Make

“Okay.” Sophia nodded obediently.

Robin looked at Sophia’s accommodating nature, a twinge of guilt passed through him. She was unwell yet not the least bit petulant,

Remembering Diana’s nervous wait at the supermarket, he got up and

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