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.

relaxing. "Promise me you won't go

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,

teasing them, "Do you mind? There are others

affectionate, Esther sheepishly stepped

two seem to have

interest in Esther from the moment he entered, decided to assert his presence, especially after seeing a hint of sorrow

James responded, his chest puffed out in

this is Finnegan Fox, an old

in Esther's safety,

I can do for you, just ask,"

couldn't help but chuckle.

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