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 her of taking bribes from clients-he wouldn't

that post on the Capital University forum? But the photos were old, taken with Robin years ago. Jason

of comfort,

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

together, and this was how he

he really going to give her the silent treatment over something so trivial? How was that any different from

she

still there. One by one, she folded up her clothes

them inside

Without looking back, Sophia

ve

suitcase out of Jason's apartment and disappeared

reached her own apartment, she took a long shower,

all the same. Not a

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 anyway, and soon she was weeping into

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 and out. But

person, look him in the eye, and ask him

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