Jason scooped some soup into her bowl with a gentle voice, "I want you to follow your heart. If you're into someone, be together. If not, split up. There's no need to bend over backward or compromise yourself!"
He looked up, his eyes sharp, "Who says that behind every successful man, there's a woman who must sacrifice everything? What era are we living in? A relationship is about equality and happiness. That's what true love is!"
Sophia's gaze was stunned as she locked eyes with Jason. Suddenly, she let out a snort of laughter, "With all your wisdom, why aren't you in love?"
Jason gazed back at her somberly, his voice low, "Because the one I love doesn't love me back. She loves someone else, and all I can do is watch."
A jolt went through Sophia's heart as if she was pulled into his deep eyes. She scoffed at once, "I've told you before, stop pining over Estelle. You understand everyone else so clearly, but when it comes to yourself, you're just asking for heartache."
Jason bowed his head, murmuring softly, "Yeah, I've always been asking for heartache."
Sophia felt a twinge of pity seeing his gloomy expression. She reached out, patting his shoulder, "Don't be so down. There's definitely new love out there waiting for you!"
Jason tilted his head to look at her hand, feeling a softness in his heart. Just as he was about to speak, she continued, "Like with me and Robin. I thought he didn't like me, and I was close to giving up. But then, out of the blue, he confessed his feelings. Life is full of surprises, you know!"
Jason only felt life was full of letdowns.
He didn't want to discuss it any further and said firmly, "Let's eat up and then take your medicine."
Sophia noticed his sudden loss of cheer, mistakenly thinking it was the mention of Estelle again, and sighed inwardly, feeling sorry for him.
After they finished eating, Jason made sure she took her medicine. He closed the curtains halfway and said softly, "Take a nap. I'll ask them to cook up some sweet soup for you. When you wake up, it'll be ready."
Sophia obediently lay down, waving, "Jason, have a good afternoon!"
Old Mr. Quintin approached, "Is Sophia doing any better?"
"Yes, she took her medicine and is asleep now, no more fever," Jason responded.
Old Mr. Quintin nodded, "Good to hear." Then he added, "Are you staying for dinner tonight?"
Jason replied, "I'll stay. I'm gonna be here for the next few days."
Old Mr. Quintin beamed, "Good, it's always more lively with family at home!"
Jason remained silent. He wasn't there for the liveliness.

Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: Find me in your labyrinth (Stella and Jonathan)
Someone needs to send a new picture of Trevor to Oliver and Luke so that they will get their requested reports to Gonzalez asap. If they didn't know, now they know what awaits them if they continue to disrespect and NOT follow orders....
Well, well, well. I love how Gonzalez sent out the warning that he's the CEO and either they will acknowledge him as such or get their due diligence. I'm waiting to see how the Franco family will be walking on eggs and come into a new understanding of Gonzalez taking charge. Thank you so much for the five updates....
Adrian is hoping that he has a chance with Norah and will do everything and anything in his power to keep Norah and Xavier apart....
Thank you for the updates. I hope that Norah will remember Xavier and their relationship before the accident and that they will ever be to....
Thank you, thank you for the updates today, which is also my birthday. The saga continues. I really want Norah and Xavier to be together... but he has to want Norah....
May we have updates please. Thank you....
Why can't m Xavier just admit that he loves Norah...
Why can't m Xavier just admit that he loves Norah...
Norah took Estelle to tutor her brother. Both of them are around the same age. So why is Janice and Xavier father feel that there's an age gap for Norah and Xavier. L I know they will be together....
Norah isn't a girl, but a twenty -five year old beautiful woman that loves Xavier Fleming/Gonzalez/Hanson....