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."

thought of Mr. Gilder liking

going through your

unexpected. I never pictured a

her friend's naivety, though her tone remained serious. "Jason is

met Estelle's gaze, then dropped them back

came back early?" Estelle

"Yeah," Sophia nodded.

If you still have feelings for Robin, it's okay to turn Jason down" Estelle's voice was calm. "Love isn't about obligation.

time' tugged

opened up about discovering

on New Year's Eve,

heartbroken.

understood then why Jason chose to

not dwell on him. I just don't know how to face

log to

it a shot. If not, be honest. Jason's not the type to linger on what can't be.

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

you,"

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