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."

sigh, Sophia confessed, "The thought of Mr. Gilder

your mind?"

her head. "I don't know. It's so unexpected. I never pictured a romantic angle to our relationship. I

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

eyes softened as she met Estelle's gaze, then dropped them back

you came

"Yeah," Sophia nodded.

turn Jason down" Estelle's voice was

Estelle mention 'all this time'

opened up about discovering

Year's Eve, feeling

heartbroken.

understood then why

don't know how to face Mr.

added another log

what can't be. But after revealing his feelings, things can't go back to how they were. You have to understand, he's been carrying this torch for

of guilt, wondering aloud why Jason would choose such a one- sided

he loves you,"

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