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.

"Promise me you won't go to risky places by yourself anymore,

under her breath, but James caught her words

it again," Esther responded, her voice soft

"Do you mind? There are others

affectionate, Esther sheepishly stepped

two seem

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 man

James responded, his chest puffed out

introduced them. James, this is Finnegan Fox, an old friend

in Esther's safety, though he remained wary of

my Esther. If there's anything I can do for

help but chuckle. "Well, if you're offering,

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