Time seemed to stretch into eternity before the doorbell rang. She made her way to the door, opening it to find a familiar figure that made her heart skip a beat.

Jason stood there, wrapped in a long coat, a chill emanating from him as if he carried the winter breeze on his shoulders. His deep-set eyes were hidden behind glasses, his demeanor unreadable yet carrying a hint of concern and restraint.

Tears welled up in Sophia's eyes as she choked out, "What are you doing here?"

Stepping inside, Jason held up a thermos, "Have you eaten anything?"

"Just a little."

"Go wash your face, then come and eat," Jason said, heading toward the dining area.

"I just washed my face," Sophia replied, following him.

"Go wash it again, and no more tears!" Jason insisted with gentle firmness.

went

Jason had laid out a feast of her favorite dishes. The

Jason handed her the utensils, adding, "Someone once told me, no matter what's going on, eating is the most important thing." Sophia managed a weak smile and began to eat, despite feeling a tightness in her chest. She ate slowly, mindful not to waste any

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but firm, "Clean up, then tell me what happened." Sophia watched him busy in the kitchen,

with a cup of calming tea, offering it to her, "Tell me

bit more at ease as she recounted the

aura turning cold as he suddenly

"Jason!"

him, barefoot, and

to confront the

out, "Did I raise you just to see you mistreated like

froze, taken aback by the intensity of his

It's my responsibility to look after

afraid of?" Jason's gaze

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