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."

a sigh, Sophia confessed, "The thought of Mr. Gilder liking me seems just as

your

never pictured a romantic

couldn't help but laugh at her friend's naivety, though her tone remained serious. "Jason is head

gaze,

came back early?" Estelle asked

"Yeah," Sophia nodded.

feelings for Robin, it's okay to turn Jason down" Estelle's voice was calm. "Love isn't about obligation. And after all this time, Jason's prepared himself

'all this time' tugged at Sophia's

opened up about discovering

New Year's Eve,

heartbroken.

why Jason chose to

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

another log to

on what can't be. But after revealing

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

he loves you,"

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