Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Chapter 1176

Esther turned around, looking curious. "Why are you laughing, Pearl?"

"Somebody's not telling the truth."

Esther immediately knew who Pearl meant, even without much thought. She glanced at Finnegan. "You lied?"

Finnegan blushed. "Yes."

"So, why weren't you dating then?"

"Because..." Finnegan started, but his words were cut off by someone arriving at the door.

Esther's focus shifted to the newcomer, leaving Finnegan mid-sentence. "You're here, James!" She rushed over and hugged him tightly.

arms around her, visibly relaxing. "Promise me you won't go to risky places by yourself

breath, but James caught

it again,"

couldn't resist teasing them, "Do you mind? There are others here, you

affectionate, Esther sheepishly

seem to

had noticed Finnegan's interest in Esther from the moment he entered, decided to assert his presence, especially after seeing a hint of sorrow in Finnegan's gaze. He was both proud and a bit anxious to see another

James responded, his chest puffed

them. James, this is Finnegan Fox, an old friend from middle school. I wouldn't be

attitude softened, knowing Finnegan had played a part in Esther's safety, though he remained

If there's anything I can do

anything, but he couldn't help but chuckle. "Well, if you're offering,

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