In the cozy gazebo in the backyard, with a crackling firepit in the center, Sophia and Estelle settled down, warming themselves by the flames as they slipped into conversation.

Sophia hesitated, the words catching in her throat before she finally let them out, "Mr. Gilder, well, he told me he likes me."

Estelle paused, a surprised smile spreading across her face. "He finally

confessed!"

Sophia looked at her, astounded. "You knew?"

Nodding, Estelle responded, "Yeah, when you had just come back, at one of our get-togethers, Jason told me himself."

"Why didn't you tell me?" Sophia's expression was one of utter disbelief.

Estelle explained, "Jason asked me not to say anything. Plus, back then, you

were still with Robin. He didn't want to add to your stress."

Sophia bit her lip, a mix of emotions swirling within. "And here I was, thinking he had eyes for you."

Raising an eyebrow, Estelle chuckled, "Now, that's a wild thought."

"The thought of Mr.

through your mind?" Estelle

her knees, Sophia shook her head. "I don't know. It's so unexpected. I never pictured a romantic angle to our relationship. I always thought what we had

help but laugh at her friend's naivety, though her tone remained serious. "Jason is head over heels for

gaze, then

came back early?"

"Yeah," Sophia nodded.

still have feelings for Robin, it's okay to turn Jason down"

mention 'all this time' tugged

opened up about discovering

on New Year's

heartbroken.

then why Jason chose

him. I just don't know how to

log to the

give it a shot. If not, be honest. Jason's not the type to linger on what can't be. But after revealing his feelings, things can't go back

pang of guilt, wondering aloud why Jason would

loves you," Estelle

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