"No, just untie them. I'll take them home," Finnegan said, then glanced at the woman on the far side who had passed out. He frowned, changing his mind, "Actually, forget that. Help me send that woman home first."

Reina responded with a bright smile, "Okay, I'll do what you say."

Then, like a scene from a dream, someone untied Esther and the woman next to her, setting them free.

"Thank you," Esther muttered.

The woman beside her, however, just stood up quietly without saying a word. She moved her wrists slightly, then stopped, her calm demeanor unwavering.

Esther took a moment to really look at her. She had short hair and an effortlessly charming presence. There was something familiar about her, but Esther couldn't quite place it.

"Alright, follow me," Finnegan said shortly, without showing any reaction to Esther's thanks.

He led the way, showing them his back as they followed him to his place in silence.

as the village secretary. Although Esther had never been in such a home before, it was clear that Finnegan was

modest with a few rooms. Finnegan turned to them, his gaze icy.

to follow rules, introduced

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her added,

confidence nervousness.

with Esther's

can choose any

was touched by his unexpected kindness. Hesitantly, she

Finnegan replied coldly, leaving Esther puzzled and a bit

left in the house, along with the woman who was

Amelia teased,

"No, I just want to remember

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