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.

he stepped out to take the call, “Diana, what’s

supermarket across from the complex, and I’ve seen that man

a public place. He can’t do

scared. I don’t dare

“Just wait there, I’ll come to

Robin. I’ll

“Okay.”

turned

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

client just called with some technical issues. I might have to

to Sophia on purpose, merely sparing her any unnecessary worry. After all, girls tended to be

“Go ahead, don’t worry about me.

planning to be with you today, but the client is pressing, and I have no other way. I’ll call you

“Okay.” Sophia nodded obediently.

Sophia’s accommodating nature, a twinge of guilt passed through him. She was unwell yet

fleeting. Remembering Diana’s nervous wait at the supermarket, he got

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