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 to me, I’d be six feet under by

ear and chuckled as she gazed at him, her

Monday. I’ve handed all your tasks over to Inman. You rest up and don’t go back to work until you’re fully recovered. And don’t worry about Evelyn; if she comes looking for trouble again, just

Gilder!” Sophia said with a playful

sting in his heart, a tickling

“Miss, Mr. Gilder,

her shoulder and turned to instruct, “Sophia’s not well. Prepare some light dishes for her and bring them up

the servant replied and

“I’m not bedridden. Why do I have to eat in my

“I want Evelyn to see that you can give orders in

was speechless

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

said, “Is Sophia’s illness getting worse? I

Gilder is just

chuckled, “Good, good. Then take the food

servant acknowledged and went off to arrange Sophia’s

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