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, what’s

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

public place. He can’t do anything

I’m still scared. I don’t dare go home!” Diana’s voice trembled

Sophia’s room and whispered, “Just wait there, I’ll come

hurry, Robin. I’ll be

“Okay.”

hanging up, Robin turned and went

IV, was resting against the headboard. At the sound of his

called with some technical issues. I might have

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

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

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

“Okay.” Sophia nodded obediently.

nature, a twinge of guilt passed through him. She was unwell yet

the guilt was fleeting. Remembering Diana’s nervous wait

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