Finnegan slowly turned to look at Esther, who was on the far left.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Right? Just look at her nose and eyes. She's absolutely lovely. I bet her family has a lot of money. If not, they couldn't have raised such a refined girl." Reina then leaned in and whispered to Finnegan, "I bet she'll give you a great tin bed." Esther shuddered to hear that.
Finnegan just nodded, not showing any emotions.
The other men felt left out because Reina was giving Finnegan all her attention. "Miss Reina, we know you like Mister Finnegan, but it's not fair to ignore us." They were also interested in Esther, finding her very attractive. Next to her, the other two women seemed less striking.
Reina glared at them, annoyed by their complaints. "Ridiculous. Mister Finnegan gets to choose first. You'll just have to wait." But since these men were important and had influence, Reina had to tread carefully, needing their support for future plans. She returned to Finnegan with a smile. "Mister Finnegan, you see..." Slowly, Finnegan pointed to the one in the middle. "I want her." Esther felt her hopes dashed. She thought Finnegan was different, but it seemed she might end up with snasty old man, which scared her.
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Reina and the other men were shocked. Even Esther couldn't understand what was going on Finnegan seemed to be challenging societal expectations by manying two women. Reina smiled awkwardly, as if she were being put in a difficult position. She nervously tried to explain, "Oh, Mister Finnegan. That's not how it works." She was worried, noticing the other men's unhappy looks "Usually, everyone picks one. We believe in being with just one person at a time. And there are other men waiting," she added, hoping Finnegan would understand her point. The other men, feeling their chances slipping away, lost their patience.
"Finnegan, you're still young. Don't be greedy and give others a chance." "If you take two, what's left for us? It wouldn't be fair." Finnegan showed no fear or any desire to compromise. "I want both of them," he said firmly.
Esther was moved. She didn't expect him to choose her as well.