Memories, now faded and patchy as an old photograph.
Sophia lingered a bit longer, her hot chocolate now completely cold, before finally standing up.
Returning to the studio, she pushed open the office door and walked in, her melancholy still painted across her face, when her eyes met with the man sitting in her office chair.
Jason was leaning back, idly twirling a pen in his hand, his face expressionless as he looked at her. “Where have you been?”
Probably due to his unique family circumstances, Jason had grown up somewhat isolated, developing a cold and distant demeanor. He often wore a stern face, his expression unreadable.
Others might fear him, but Sophia never did.
Today, however, she was scared.
She felt like a child caught in wrongdoing, a mix of guilt and nervousness washing over her.
It wasn't just his consistent, warm care that reminded her of a paternal figure, but also a certain authoritative presence he wielded.
Despite her fear, Sophia decided to be honest. “I went to see Robin.”
In an instant, Jason’s eyes darkened, his tone emotionless as he asked, “He came to apologize, thinking he still loves you?”
Sophia bit her lip, “Yes!”
“Did you soften?” Jason’s voice was low and gravelly.
His hand holding the pen paused mid-air, suddenly anxious, fearing Sophia's next words would be, “I’m sorry, I still love Robin. I’ve decided to go back to him.”
The man kissed her urgently, his fingers gripping her chin, forcing her mouth open to deepen the kiss.
Gradually, Sophia’s thoughts scattered, her hands clutching the fabric of his shirt, not resisting but following his lead, overwhelmed by his possessive fervor.
Their intimacy accelerated her heartbeat and stirred unfamiliar emotions, growing uncontrollably wild.
After a while, they paused, Sophia catching her breath in his arms, whispering, “Are you still mad?”
Jason’s hand cradled the back of her head, his voice husky, “Don’t see him again!”
“Hmm, I won’t,” Sophia murmured, leaning her head against his shoulder.

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The readers' comments on the novel: Find me in your labyrinth (Stella and Jonathan)
May we please have more updates. Thank you...
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Thank you so much for the updates today. Now that Yvonne knows that Gonzalez has established who's really in charge of the Hansen house hold she and her mother are treading carefully. It will be interesting to see how Jenny will get the information to see if Adrian is paying for Norah....
With Adrian last comment, he's gonna get whipped and wonder what happened. Thank you so so much for the updates....
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I would like for Norah to secretly have her memory restored and not tell anyone just to observe how everyone is trying to keep mess going....
Janice and Adrian don't want Norah to be with Xavier....
Thank you for the updates. You do keep us in suspense....
Curious as to how, what, when and where Norah will get her memory back of Xavier....
I'm so glad that Gonzalez was able to get Luke, Oliver and all others who wanted to challenge himas the CEO straight. Interesting how Xavier made reference to a girlfriend concerning his gift to Norah, but never did this before her accident. I'm grateful for the updates. Thank you...