Thank goodness she ctoday and witnessed that unbearable scene. It shattered all her silly hopes for Robin. Otherwise, she
would've been fooling herself again! She should be thankful to him for letting her give up sopletely. Lifting her gaze to the sun
dipping below the horizon on the last day of the year, she shed her final tear for him, bidding farewell to nearly nine years of
unrequited love. She might as well have thrown all those years to the dogs! Jason's palm was warm and strong. He didn't say
anything but took her home.
Before boarding the plane, Jason bought sginger tea to prevent Sophia from catching a cold. She had been sitting in the chilly
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air all afternoon, and he was worried she might start the New Year sick. Once on the plane, Sophia, likely exhausted and under the
influence of the medicine, quickly fell asleep on Jason's shoulder. Jason gently turned his head to look at her slightly pale face.
Unable to resist, his finger traced down her brow and eyes before he wrapped his arms around her shoulders, holding her tightly.
His girl was back! Although she returned with her share of hurts, she remained lively and kind, unchanged at her core, which
greatlyforted him. Wounds would heal, the past would be otten. What mattered most was that he was always there for
her!
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By the tthey got back to B City, it was nearly 8 p.m. The Jones' house was brightly lit, inside and out, but empty—everyone had
gone to the Gilders' for the New Year's Eve dinner. "Go take a hot shower. I'll wait for you downstairs. | told my mom we're back,
and they're all waiting for us to have dinner!" Jason said. Sophia hummed in response and headed upstairs. After showering and
changing, she felt much better.
Arriving at the Gilders', Sophia was a bit embarrassed, thinking about her foolish actions. If others weren't laughing at her, her
mom certainly would. Knowing what she was thinking, Jason chuckled and wrapped an arm around her shoulders as they walked in.
In the living room, both families were waiting for Sophia and Jason toe back for dinner.
"Where have you been, not even a word!" Mrs. Gilder said with a laugh, her face beaming with affection as she cupped Sophia's
face. "We didn't even eat our ravioli at noon, just waiting for you!"
"It's normal for kids to want to have fun. It's good you're back!" Mr. Gilder added, approaching with his gentle and dignified aura
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