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 places

bathroom is risky," Esther whispered under her breath,

I won't do it

"Do you mind? There

she might have been too affectionate, Esther sheepishly stepped back from

"You two seem to

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

responded, his chest

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

had played a part in Esther's safety,

If there's anything I can do for

he couldn't help but chuckle. "Well, if

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