Narrated 'Abdullah bin Shaqiq:
"I said to 'Aishah: 'Which of the Companions of the Prophet (ﷺ) were the most beloved to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ)?' She said: 'Abu Bakr.' I said: 'Then who?' She said: 'Then Abu 'Ubaidah bin Al-Jarrah.'" He said: "I said: 'Then who?''" He said: "Then she was silent." (JA)
English reference (JA): Vol. 1, Book 46, Hadith 3657 (JA)
Arabic reference (JA): Book 49, Hadith 4018 (JA)