Chapter 2506

Estelle's call came through soon after, and Sophia picked up right away. “Estelle?"

"I just spoke to my brother," Estelle said. “He's fine. He said he was probably just having breakfast and didn't see your call."

Sophia was quiet for a moment. "Really?"

Estelle chuckled. "Really! I wouldn't lie to you."

Sophia hesitated, then said softly, "Alright. Thanks."

As she hung up, a strange chill settled in her chest, pushing out the relief she thought she'd feel. Jason was fine-so he had chosen not to answer her calls or reply to her messages.

He'd picked up for Estelle, but not for her.

Even if he'd missed her call during breakfast, surely he'd have seen the missed calls afterward. Yet, not once did he call her back.

It felt as if a bucket of ice water had been dumped over her, soaking right through to her core.

Why would he do this?

Why was Jason suddenly shutting her out?

been those rumors online accusing

taken with Robin years ago. Jason should

comfort, not even a

of hurt, anger, and frustration clogging her throat. She bit her lip, eyes

gotten together, and

over something so trivial? How was

the more disappointed—and furious—she became. At last, she sprang to her feet, stormed into the bedroom, and began packing her

suitcase she'd brought that first day was still there. One by one,

stuffing them inside

Without looking back, Sophia

ve

out of Jason's apartment and

she took a long shower, telling

Not a single one was worth

into bed with her hair still damp, yanked the comforter over her head, and tried to muffle everything out. But a muffled sob escaped her

the night, she lay there, resolute—she would break up with Jason. Enough was enough. But as dawn crept through the curtains, her thoughts shifted. She wasn't sure if she'd slept at all, or just drifted in

had to see Jason in person, look him in the eye,

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