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

going through your mind?" Estelle

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

though her tone remained serious. "Jason

she met Estelle's gaze, then dropped

that why you came back

"Yeah," Sophia nodded.

to turn Jason down" Estelle's voice was calm. "Love isn't about obligation. And after all this

time' tugged at

opened up about discovering

betrayal on New Year's

heartbroken.

why Jason chose

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

added another log to

can't be. But after

pang of guilt, wondering aloud why Jason would choose

he loves you,"

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