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.”

hand from his grip, my eyes shimmering with unshed tears. “Look at us, Logan. How do you expect them to

a smirk, he said, “So what? Let them judge. They’ll judge you no matter what. At least this way, you’re walking in on your own

the building, the windows reflecting the morning sun in a dazzling display. Behind those panes were colleagues, mentors, some of them even something like friends – and they would all be whispering about my

confidence and devil-may-care attitude, I felt a rush of something unexpected. Courage. Letting out a long sigh, I squared my shoulders. “Okay, let’s

as he offered his arm. This time, I took it without hesitation. Arm in

the firm swung open before we even reached them. Mr. Henderson, looking more flustered than I had ever seen him, stood there, his

he greeted, though his voice had a tremble I had never detected before. “It’s wonderful to see you

soft murmur

with busy facades, but their furtive glances spoke louder than words. And in the midst of those surreptitious stares was Logan, his

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

his voice dipped into a softer note, for my ears only,

by the unexpected and conspicuous entourage of men in dark

so much as a glance from me, Logan led the way into the large meeting room, Mr. Henderson in tow. As the door swung closed behind us, the hushed conversations of the open floor began anew. I was acutely aware that my every move, our

city’s early morning sounds, casting a serene,

ceilings with deep mahogany beams crisscrossing overhead, complemented by a massive table that

precise and calculated.

your new contract. We’re…. delighted to

They detailed my reinstatement, my new position, and all the legalities that accompanied a high-stakes return. But it

his voice, “to have friends in

casual indifference to menacing in a split second. His piercing eyes locked onto

The weight of that gaze, that silent promise of retribution, held him captive. After what felt like an eternity, Logan simply raised an eyebrow, and it was enough

man continued, trying to regain his composure, “All

could feel Logan’s watchful eyes on me, like a guardian ensuring