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."

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

your mind?"

shook her head. "I don't know. It's so unexpected. I never pictured a romantic

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

Estelle's gaze, then dropped

why you came back early?" Estelle

"Yeah," Sophia nodded.

down" Estelle's voice

time' tugged at Sophia's heart.

opened up about discovering

Year's Eve,

heartbroken.

why

just don't know how to face

log to

on what can't be. But after revealing his feelings, things can't go back

why Jason would choose

you," Estelle stated

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