Find me in your labyrinth (Stella and Jonathan) novel Chapter 2285

Robin sobered up instantly, scrambling to his feet, intent on dashing out before halting at the door, realizing he was stark naked. Circling back to grab some clothes, by the time he made his way outside, Sophia was nowhere to be seen.

Only her suitcase remained, abandoned at the doorstep next to a bunch of wilted flowers, their petals scattered and color faded, a poignant reminder of what was lost. Robin stood there, dazed, coming to the harsh realization that it was truly over between him and Sophia.

After leaving Robin's place, Sophia wandered the chilly streets alone for quite a distance before remembering she had forgotten her suitcase. But the mere thought of the recent ordeal filled her with such repulsion that she preferred to leave her belongings behind rather than return.

Tears streamed down her face as she walked through the biting cold, ridiculing herself for once believing Robin would never betray her. She had been foolish once, and yet, she had been foolish again, traveling miles back on New Year's Eve, hoping to spend it with him. Sitting on the curb, Sophia couldn't stop shivering, overwhelmed by a whirlwind of grief, despair, anger, and disgust. Alone, amidst the festive buzz of the streets, she cried inconsolably.

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Jason barely touched his lunch, spending the afternoon in his study, his mind and heart feeling exceptionally hollow. Perhaps this emptiness was a result of his decision to stop loving her, to finally extract her presence from his heart.

Reflecting on his life's only unrequited love, he realized how long and painful it had been. Though there were moments of joy, they were ultimately overshadowed by unbearable pain. He thought he had become numb, that he could handle anything, but peeling off the scabs revealed wounds still raw and bleeding.

It was time to let go, to allow her to find happiness and to free himself from the abyss of agony. He sat in his chair for a long time, disinterested in everything around him. Sophia had been an indispensable part of his life from a young age, and she had filled his life with color. But with her gone, his life seemed to fade into indistinguishable greys.

The phone rang almost to the point of disconnecting before she finally picked up, her voice choked and hoarse, “Jason!”

Jason stood up abruptly, his voice tight with concern, “What's wrong? Where are you?”

“I'm in J City!” Sophia sobbed, “I was deceived by Robin. He betrayed me; he’s with Diana now!”