Chapter 130

I had a falling out with Abigail just yesterday. So, now, as I prepared to approach her again, my heart raced as my anxiety grew. As I hesitated over whether to call Abigail, Sophia suddenly entered the room, her eyes red. She looked at me sternly, then reprimanded, "Samuel, what's wrong with you? Didn't you say you would live well for yourself? If George hadn't called me, I wouldn't have known that you were hospitalized again!" She placed the fruit basket she brought over on the bedside table, then stared at me with a reproachful look. I chuckled, then waved dismissively. "Don't worry about me. See? I'm perfectly fine." Despite my reassurance, Sophia's gaze remained full of sadness. "Samuel, please take care of yourself. Don't let me… or anyone else who cares about you worry like this!" Her heartfelt concern touched me deeply. I smiled and thanked her, "Thank you. It's getting late. It's not safe for a girl like you to be out alone. You should head home." With my urging, Soph