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?"

at Amelia, signaling her to leave, then turned back to

her expression. However, she

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

know you

you are." Esther cracked an awkward smile. "It's too long ago. I really

you are."

lightened up a bit.

Finnegan...

memories

middle school, there was this boy everyone thought was so cool and smart, named Finnegan. He wasn't as sharply handsome then, still growing into his looks,

had almost forgotten him. She never would've guessed he'd turn out

So it's you. I wouldn't have guessed

I didn't

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

He chuckled and

If it were someone else, it could have

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