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?”

people filled my senses. Somewhere nearby, I could smell the fragrant

mad at you, Logan,” I muttered, stepping out into the street along with a group of other

were you, then?” he asked. “Because you certainly seemed mad when you bared your fangs

at the mention, thinking back on. my encounter in the woods. “Okay, maybe I was a little mad,” I said. “Next time, when

Genuinely remorseful. It was a little surprising. “Well, I’m

food truck, I nodded, forgetting momentarily that he couldn’t

a small chuckle on the

on a Saturday afternoon?” I asked, handing the

break this to you, but there’s an event tonight. A restaurant owned

groaned. The previous event still lingered in my

of humor to it. “It won’t be like last time,

hear the smirk in his voice when he added, “Maybe you can grace

Last night’s memories of the two of us dancing in my living room made me cringe, although I couldn’t deny the red tint that came to

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

this. “You expect me to get ready for a major event in,” I checked

softened. “I’ll make it up to

already thinking about my wardrobe options for that evening. “But in exchange, I fully expect a free

the phone. “That’s a bit much to ask. You are supposed to be

replied. “I was just joking. I’ll see you later.” He sounded relieved. “Thank you, Ella. I’ll be there

sound stern but unable to keep the hint of

“Yes?”

an enjoyable night with you.

on his end.

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