Jason reached out and touched her forehead, “Still feeling hot?”

This time, Sophia didn’t dodge, “The fever’s brought down a while ago.”

“What about Robin? Didn’t he come to see you?” Jason inquired.

“He had to leave early for work!”

Jason’s irritation flared anew, “You’re still sick, and he’s putting work first? Can’t you be a little selfish? If you keep indulging him like this, he’ll only take you for granted even more.”

Sophia looked back at him, “His business is in a critical phase. I don’t want to hold him back.”

Jason’s face tightened, “You’re not a burden to anyone. Robin’s lucky to have you. It’s like he’s won the lottery.”

Sophia grinned, carefree, “Am I really that great? This is the first time I’ve heard you compliment me.”

Seeing her still in the mood to laugh, Jason was too exasperated to speak.

Sophia tugged at his sleeve, “I’m still sick; can’t you stop being mad at me?”

you get

and chuckled as

to work until you’re fully recovered. And don’t worry about Evelyn; if she comes looking for trouble again, just show her the door.

Gilder!” Sophia said with a

smile, Jason felt a sting in his heart, a tickling pain that made him oddly

servant came in, “Miss, Mr.

but Jason pressed her shoulder and turned to instruct,

servant

Why do I have to eat in my

to see that you can give orders in the Quintin family, and you can be as capricious

was speechless

Mr. Quintin, “Mr. Gilder has requested that Miss have her meal in her

“Is Sophia’s illness getting worse? I should check on

Mr. Gilder is just being cautious,” the servant quickly

Old Mr. Quintin’s eyes twinkled, and he chuckled, “Good, good. Then take the food up.

and went off to arrange

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