The property titles were no accident. Sophie had slipped them into Charlie's backpack on purpose.

Charlie was good-looking and quiet, and Sophie had been watching him for a while, hoping to be his friend. But Charlie rarely talked, and Sophie didn't know how to approach him.

Her uncle had told her, "What's so great about being friends? Just get married!"

So, Sophie decided to take matters into her own hands. She snuck her family's property titles to school, convinced this would seal the deal.

When Sophie's father heard Charlie explain the situation, he was beyond embarrassed. "Sophie, sweetheart, you're too young to understand things like marriage gifts. Don't go putting things in other people's backpacks, okay?"

But Sophie looked deadly serious. "I just wanted to be friends with Charlie! And if I want to be friends, I have to show my intentions, right? If I don't show I'm sincere, how will he believe me?"

Jamie couldn't help but chuckle at the little girl's earnestness, while Sophie's father grew more flustered. "I'm so sorry, Mrs. Lucas. I don't know where she hears this stuff. Please don't take it to heart."

titles," Jamie said, handing them over. "Please check to

flipped through the documents-eight property titles-all accounted

taken back. I already gave these to Charlie. He took them home, which means he accepted them. They're my gift! Charlie's mine now! If you

protests grew louder, tears streaming down her

father was at a loss, and Jamie could only

Stepped forward and calmly tried to soothe Sophie. "Stop crying, okay? I see how serious you are. I'll be your friend. I'd like to be your friend. I just don't

up at

Why would I lie to

stopped in an instant, replaced by a bright smile. She flung her arms around Charlie. "I knew you wouldn't lie to

tried to reason

we're just kids in kindergarten. Kids can't get married. Besides, marriage gifts are something boys give to girls, not the

the difference? Why does it

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