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.

wrapped his arms around her, visibly relaxing. "Promise me you won't go to risky

like the bathroom is risky," Esther whispered under her breath, but James caught her words and

said I understand, I won't do it again," Esther responded, her voice

resist teasing them, "Do you mind? There are others here, you

have been too affectionate, Esther

smiled. "You two seem to have a

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

responded, his chest puffed out in

that James and Finnegan were strangers, Esther introduced them. James, this is Finnegan Fox, an old

in Esther's safety, though he

I can do for you, just ask," James

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

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