The property titles were no accident. Sophie had slipped them into Charlie's backpack on purpose.

Charlie was good-looking and quiet, and Sophie had been watching him for a while, hoping to be his friend. But Charlie rarely talked, and Sophie didn't know how to approach him.

Her uncle had told her, "What's so great about being friends? Just get married!"

So, Sophie decided to take matters into her own hands. She snuck her family's property titles to school, convinced this would seal the deal.

When Sophie's father heard Charlie explain the situation, he was beyond embarrassed. "Sophie, sweetheart, you're too young to understand things like marriage gifts. Don't go putting things in other people's backpacks, okay?"

But Sophie looked deadly serious. "I just wanted to be friends with Charlie! And if I want to be friends, I have to show my intentions, right? If I don't show I'm sincere, how will he believe me?"

the little girl's earnestness, while Sophie's father grew more flustered. "I'm so sorry, Mrs. Lucas. I don't know where she hears this stuff. Please don't take it to

Jamie said, handing them over. "Please check to make sure they're

dad flipped through the documents-eight property titles-all

away can't be taken back. I already gave these to Charlie. He took them home, which means he accepted them. They're my gift! Charlie's mine now! If you take them back, won't that make me look

louder, tears streaming down

Jamie could only

okay? I see how serious you are. I'll be your friend. I'd like to be your friend. I just don't talk much at school, that's all. It's

looking up at

nodded firmly. "Of course. Why would I lie to

"I knew you wouldn't lie to me! But if I

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