Esther's loud voice made Amelia panic.

"Shush!"

Esther realized too late that they were in the village, where people might overhear their conversation.

"So, what's your plan?" Esther felt better knowing Finnegan was on her side, working as a spy with her.

"I can't share it right now. It complicates my job since you figured out I'm a police officer," Amelia explained, cautious even though she trusted Esther's innocence not to spoil her plans. Esther nodded, understanding, and dropped the subject.

After a while, Finnegan came in, puzzled by their knowing smiles.

"Mister Finnegan, she found out I'm an undercover cop."

Finnegan wasn't surprised. "She's always been smart. It's no surprise she guessed."

Esther was worried by his comment. "What do you mean? Do you know me?"

then

searching for hints in her expression. However, she only seemed confused. This

it'll ring a bell," Esther said, giving an awkward smile. "It's been

know you previously?

me your name? Maybe I can recall who you are." Esther cracked an awkward smile. "It's too long ago. I really can't remember who sᴇaʀᴄh

you are."

face lightened up a bit. "I'm

Finnegan...

memories

Finnegan. He wasn't as sharply handsome then, still growing into his looks, but he was

much back in those days, so Esther had almost forgotten him. She never would've guessed he'd turn out

it's you. I wouldn't have

"And I didn't

chin proudly. "Well, why not? I've always

He chuckled and asked, "How did

it were someone

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