"Can you?" Gabriel looked at her with a hint of surprise.
"Of course!" Sylvia picked up a stick and tossed it into the roaring bonfire, turning her gaze towards Gabriel, her face illuminated
by the flickering flames, looking absolutely mesmerizing.
Gabriel nodded, "Impressive, you've got the knack for it!"
Sylvia wasn't sure if he was teasing her, so she shot him a playful glare before warming her hands over the fire.
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The warmth enveloped her, chasing away the chill and gradually bringing feeling back to her fingers.
Estelle and Jonathan sat across from them, the four friends roasting fish and chatting away, fully embracing the unique charm of
winter.
As the fish cooked, their delicious scent mingled with the smoke and wafted through the air. Jonathan grabbed one, carefully
peeled it, and offered it to Estelle.
Seeing Jonathan's gesture, Gabriel didn't want to be outdone. He took another fish, removed the bones, and placed it on a clean
sycamore leaf.
Sylvia reached out to take it, grinning, "Thanks!"
Gabriel just gave her a look before continuing to prepare another fish for her.
They hadn't added any fancy condiments, so the taste was simple, but the natural flavors were perfectly preserved.
Sylvia held out a piece to Gabriel, "Tastes better than | thought it would. Want some?"
Gabriel looked across the fire. Estelle and Jonathan seemed engrossed in their own world, not paying attention to the exchange.
He took a bite, not even flinching when he accidentally brushed against Sylvia's fingers.
Sylvia laughed and went back to enjoying her fish.
The fish were quickly devoured, and despite their simplicity, everyone seemed to crave more.
After finishing their meal. they sat around the campfire. chatting. The winter night was silent. with no insects chirping. only the
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