His Nanny Mate By Eve Above Story

Chapter 290

Chapter 290 Last Minute Plans

Ella

The forest’s lingering scent still clung to me as I made my way back home. My feet moved over the familiar asphalt path, my mind still replaying the events of the day.

The feeling of freedom and serenity from my hike, followed by the shock of the attempted mugging and then the mysterious young man’s timely intervention, made for an interesting concoction of experiences that day. I was a bit roughed up after the experience, but also intrigued.

As I returned to the hustle and bustle of the city, the familiar sounds were almost a relief after my experience in the quiet woods. I imagined Moana scolding me for not bringing my pepper spray, and my father having a full-blown mental breakdown over it.

It was things like these that I decided to keep from my parents. Not because I wanted to hide anything, but because I didn’t want them to worry. If they knew about half of the dangerous things I dealt with in this city, they would be at my doorstep in an instant, demanding me to come home.

My phone buzzed in my pocket, breaking my reverie. I fumbled for it, flipping it open to see Logan’s name on the display. I hesitated, but then swiped to answer anyway.

“Ella, Logan’s voice greeted, sounding unusually hesitant. “Did you see my note?”

I sighed, shifting my handbag to my other shoulder. “Yes, considering the fact that it was right out on my kitchen counter. It was a bit hard to miss.”

“Well?” he asked, somewhat expectantly. “Are you still mad at me?”

light to change. All around me, the sound of cars and people filled my senses. Somewhere nearby, I could smell the fragrant aroma of a food truck, and I suddenly felt my stomach

never mad at you, Logan,” I muttered, stepping out into the street along with a group of

then?” he asked. “Because you certainly seemed mad

maybe I was a little mad,” I said.

It was a little surprising.

nodded, forgetting momentarily that he couldn’t see me from the other end of the phone. “I forgive

a small chuckle on the other

a Saturday afternoon?” I asked, handing the vendor my cash in exchange for a steaming hot

said. “Look, I don’t know how to break this to you, but there’s an event tonight. A restaurant

I groaned. The previous event still lingered in my memory, a potent

“It won’t be like last time,

could almost hear the smirk in his voice when he added, “Maybe you

night’s memories of the two of us dancing in my living room

“Sorry, I couldn’t resist. I swear, I only found out about the event this

expect me to get ready for a major event in,” I checked my watch, “less than

voice softened. “I’ll make it up to

mouthful of empanada, already thinking about my wardrobe options for that evening. “But in exchange, I

“That’s a bit much to ask.

joking. I’ll see you later.” He sounded

to sound stern but unable to keep the hint of a smile

“Yes?”

an enjoyable night with

a tense pause on his

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