His Nanny Mate By Eve Above Story

Chapter 269 Return

Ella

The imposing structure of the law firm stood tall against the city skyline, its grandeur echoing the prestige and authority it held in the legal world. Its broad stone steps, worn by the footfalls of countless attorneys and clients, led up to tall, ornate double doors.

Taking a deep breath, I hesitated at the foot of the stairs. The chatter of the city faded as dread pooled in my gut. Logan’s confident stride next to me seemed out of place at this moment, and the realization of what I was about to do hit me full force.

Here I was, waltzing up to my old place of work after letting a mobster threaten my old boss. Not only that, but I was walking up to my old place of work with that very mobster. It was absurd! Brazen!

Without warning, I yanked my hand away and spun around, my heels clicking against the pavement as I made a break for it.

“I can’t, Logan,” I called out, my voice tinged with panic. “I can’t go back in there, not like this. I’ll find another city, another job. This… this isn’t worth it!”

A rich, hearty laugh echoed from behind me. Before I could get too far, a strong hand wrapped around my wrist, gently but firmly pulling me to a halt.

“Running away already, Miss Morgan?” Logan: teased, his cerulean eyes sparkling with amusement. “We’re not even a week into the year that we talked about.”

grip, my eyes shimmering with unshed tears. “Look at us, Logan. How do you expect them to take me seriously, walking

head slightly, considering my words. Then, with a smirk, he said, “So what? Let them judge. They’ll judge you no matter what. At least this

windows reflecting the morning sun in a dazzling display. Behind those panes were colleagues, mentors, some of them even something like

with his unwavering confidence and devil-may-care attitude, I felt a rush of something unexpected. Courage. Letting out a

smile widened as he offered his arm. This time, I took it without hesitation. Arm in arm, we ascended the steps, ready to

Mr. Henderson, looking more

though his voice had a tremble I had never detected before. “It’s wonderful

the soft murmur of voices

furtive glances spoke louder than words. And in the midst of

doting boyfriend perfectly. I could feel the weight of everyone’s attention, and it felt like a heavy

a softer

entourage of men in dark suits. They were shifting boxes, placing my old belongings onto my once familiar

the door swung closed behind us, the hushed conversations of the open floor began anew. I was acutely aware

city’s early morning sounds,

massive table that dominated the room, its

papers before him, each movement precise and calculated. His customary

contract.

position, and all the legalities that accompanied a high-stakes return. But it was more than just words on

Henderson started, a snide edge to his voice, “to have friends in

degrees. Logan’s demeanor shifted from casual indifference to

him captive. After what felt like an eternity, Logan simply raised an eyebrow, and it was enough

older man continued, trying to regain his composure, “All you need to do

I took the pen, its cold metallic weight seeming almost too heavy in my grasp. As I scribbled my name, I could feel Logan’s watchful eyes on me, like a guardian ensuring