Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl (Pearl and Richard) novel 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.

James wrapped his arms around her, visibly relaxing. "Promise me you won't go to risky places by yourself anymore, okay?"

"Fine, fine. It's not like the bathroom is risky," Esther whispered under her breath, but James caught her words and lightly pinched her nose. "What did you say?"

"I said I understand, I won't do it again," Esther responded, her voice soft and patient.

James's attitude softened, knowing Finnegan had played a part in Esther's safety, though he remained wary of his intentions.

"Thanks for saving my Esther. If there's anything I can do for you, just ask," James offered.

Finnegan didn't need anything, but he couldn't help but chuckle. "Well, if you're offering, I do fancy something."

His gaze wandered the room before settling on Esther. "How about you let me have your girlfriend? I find her quite charming."