Find Me In Your Labyrinth novel Chapter 2291

Jason stood beside her, both of them gazing out at the twinkling lights outside. "Feeling sad is totally normal," he said. "Losing a long-held habit or someone who's been by your side for a while, it's natural to feel upset, to feel a bit lost."

He turned to look at her. "What matters is, how do you deal with it?"

Sophia bit her lip. "I know. I have my principles. No matter how much I liked him, I can't lose my self-respect."

She had refused to believe Robin could betray her, clinging to the hope they could reconcile. But now that she was certain, she vowed never to look back.

"The future's still wide open. What you've lost, you'll find again somewhere else!" Jason said softly.

Sophia tilted her head and rested it on his shoulder. "Suddenly, I'm grateful I still have you. I can live without Robin, but not without you! You're like, you know, a dad to me!"

Her first words had sent Jason's heart racing, his blood pumping as if he was speeding down a highway at full throttle. But her next, about him being like a dad, brought his speeding heart to a screeching halt, leaving him feeling like he'd just had a heart attack!

And during the holidays, no less, she had aged him by a generation!

Sophia was speaking from her heart. Since she was little, Jason had been her rock, guiding her through life and looking after her in every way.

Her actual dad was always busy with work, so Jason had stepped into that role in her life.

Jason looked up at the sky, feeling as if his own sky was dark, wondering when the stars would appear again.

*

In the room, Mrs. Gilder looked out the window and said to Jasmine, "How about our families become in-laws?"

Jasmine laughed. "You're quite bold, wanting to steal my daughter!"

Mrs. Gilder, holding a cup of tea, her gaze calm and gentle, said, "I genuinely believe those two are a good match. I couldn't bear to see Sophia marry into another family. When Sophia had a boyfriend, I couldn't speak up. But now that they've broken up, please give it some thought."