Find me in your labyrinth (Stella and Jonathan)

Chapter 2236

Diana's eyes sparkled with concern as she whispered, "Sophia has always been a bit of a princess, temper and all. It might do you good to just humor her a bit, Robin."

Robin scoffed, "Humor her once, and there'll be a next time. It's exactly because of that princess attitude that I can't keep giving in!"

Diana looked apologetic and remained silent.

Robin, visibly frustrated, said, "I'm heading out. Make sure to lock up. If anyone else knocks, just call 911."

Diana bit her lip and asked, "So, will you... keep looking out for me?"

"Of course," Robin replied with a kind smile. "After all, I'm your mentor. How could I not?"

He seemed distracted as he added, "I should head back. You get inside too."

"Okay, take care on your way home. Let me know when you get there," Diana said, her voice laced with concern.

Robin nodded and left with long strides.

Sitting in his car, Robin tried to collect his thoughts. He considered calling Sophia, but then a message from Diana popped up on his phone. [Mentor, maybe give Sophia some time to cool off. If she doesn't forgive you, I can talk to her, try to explain things.]

Robin frowned and texted back, [Don't worry about it. This isn't on you.]

Diana replied, [Just don't beat yourself up over it. I'm already losing sleep over tonight.]

Robin texted, [It's not like that. Sophia might throw a fit now and then, but she's reasonable.]

Diana sent a hopeful, [I wish that's true.]

Putting down his phone, Robin didn't bother calling Sophia. He just drove off.

Sophia arrived home, collapsing on the couch in tears.

She had fallen for Robin first, knowing full well that in love, whoever makes the first move often ends up losing. She had braced herself for it.

She didn't mind who put in more effort, didn't care if Robin was too busy and neglected her, or that he wasn't the most attentive.

What she couldn't stand was him treating another girl better than her.This content © Nôv/elDr(a)m/a.Org.

That meant he wasn't incapable of caring; he just didn't care about her.

Her phone rang in her pocket. Without looking, she answered, half-expecting Robin. Instead, it was Estelle.

"You're crying?" Estelle sounded astonished.

Sophia sat up quickly, "Estelle!"

"What happened?" Estelle asked, her voice stern.

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"Really?" Estelle asked.

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"Yeah!" Sophia sobbed, "The plot was just too heartbreaking!"

Estelle chuckled lightly, "Then watch something uplifting."

"Did you need something, Estelle?" Sophia inquired.

Estelle explained, "Inman was trying to call you to ask for a couple of days off. Couldn't get through to you, so he called me."

Sophia glanced at her phone, annoyed at herself, "I didn't hear it."

"Just letting you know. Now go wash your face, stop watching!" Estelle said.

"Okay!" Sophia took a deep breath, "I'll go wash my face."

"Good."

After hanging up, Estelle's gaze shifted, and she dialed Jason, "Mentor, I just called Sophia, and she was@rying. Something seems off. Do you have time to check on her?"

Jason responded gravely, "I'll head there now."

Sophia washed her face and sat back on the couch, waiting for any word from Robin. Even a single call or text explaining himself, showing he still cared, would've been@nough to ease her pain.

But there was nothing. Not a call, not a message from Robin.

All her enthusiasm had led to this cold, painful end.