"Can you?" Gabriel looked at her with a hint of surprise.

"Of course!" Sylvia picked up a stick and tossed it into the roaring bonfire, turning her gaze towards Gabriel, her face illuminated by the flickering flames, looking absolutely mesmerizing. Gabriel nodded, "Impressive, you've got the knack for it!"

Sylvia wasn't sure if he was teasing her, so she shot him a playful glare before warming her hands over the fire.

The warmth enveloped her, chasing away the chill and gradually bringing feeling back to her fingers.

Estelle and Jonathan sat across from them, the four friends roasting fish and chatting away, fully embracing the unique charm of winter.

As the fish cooked, their delicious scent mingled with the smoke and wafted through the air. Jonathan grabbed one, carefully peeled it, and offered it to Estelle.

Seeing Jonathan's gesture, Gabriel didn't want to be outdone. He took another fish, removed the bones, and placed it on a clean sycamore leaf.

Sylvia reached out to take it, grinning, "Thanks!"

before continuing to prepare

fancy condiments, so the taste was simple, but the natural flavors

held out a piece to Gabriel, "Tastes better than

across the fire. Estelle and Jonathan seemed engrossed in their own world, not paying attention

flinching when he accidentally brushed against Sylvia's

back

were quickly devoured, and despite

finishing their meal, they sat around the campfire, chatting. The winter night was silent, with no e2 insects chirping, only the occasional call of a mountain bird breaking the stillness, making the wilderness feel even

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setting, a perfect moment of ease and

they headed back down the mountain under a

admire the view, and by the time they reached home,

could see the warm, joyful glow

the yard, Gabriel suddenly stopped, "Jonathan, you and Estelle go ahead. I need to speak with Sylvia for a moment." Estelle glanced at Sylvia,

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