Jason stood beside her, both of them gazing out at the twinkling lights outside. "Feeling sad is totally normal," he said. "Losing a long-held habit or someone who's been by your side for a while, it's natural to

feel upset, to feel a bit lost."

He turned to look at her. "What matters is, how do you deal with it?"

Sophia bit her lip. "I know. I have my principles. No matter how much I liked him, I can't lose my self-respect."

She had refused to believe Robin could betray her, clinging to the hope they could reconcile. But now that she was certain, she vowed never to look back.

"The future's still wide open. What you've lost, you'll find again somewhere else!" Jason said softly.

Sophia tilted her head and rested it on his shoulder. "Suddenly, I'm grateful I still have you. I can live without Robin, but not without you! You're like, you know, a dad to me!"

Her first words had sent Jason's heart racing, his blood pumping as if he was speeding down a highway at full throttle. But her next, about him being like a dad, brought his speeding heart to a screeching halt, leaving him feeling like he'd just had a heart attack!

And during the holidays, no less, she had aged him by a generation!

had been

busy with work, so Jason had stepped into that role

feeling as if his own sky was dark, wondering when the stars would

and said to

laughed. "You're quite bold, wanting

match. I couldn't bear to see Sophia marry into another family. When Sophia

sighed. "Of

But that silly girl of mine hasn't seen the light yet. She doesn't realize Jason's worth. Plus, she's just had a breakup. She's not

rush. As long as

understand," Jasmine nodded

C City

Mr. Jarvis announced he wanted ravioli for dinner, so Mr.

afternoon, after

he suggested they make ravioli together. Mr. Justin brought out

shape the

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