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?”

nearby, I could smell the fragrant aroma

the street along with

certainly

encounter in the woods. “Okay, maybe I was a little mad,” I said. “Next time, when I tell you not to kiss me,

sounded remorseful. Genuinely remorseful. It was a little surprising. “Well,

As I stepped into line for that food truck, I nodded,

small chuckle

you called me on a Saturday afternoon?” I

other end of the phone. “Yes, actually,” he said. “Look, I don’t know how to break this to you, but there’s an event tonight. A restaurant owned by one of my father’s business partners. You and I need to

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

to it. “It won’t be like last time, promise. There’ll be live music,

his voice when he added, “Maybe you can grace everyone with those incredible dancing skills of yours

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

thin ice, Logan.” His chuckle deepened. “Sorry, I couldn’t resist. I swear, I only found

moment to process this. “You expect me to get ready

“I’ll make it up to

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

chided, and I could hear his smile through the phone. “That’s a bit much

you later.” He sounded relieved. “Thank you, Ella.

unable to keep the hint of a smile

“Yes?”

did have an enjoyable night

was a tense pause on his end. “Understood. See you

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