More Than A Favor

Chapter 7

Logan‘ expression stiffened, and for a moment, he didn’t say anything. Then, finally, he spoke, his voice low. “We’re just friends.”

Friends?

He must have noticed my disbelief because he continued, his tone quieter now. “Liam is gone. Before he died, he held my hand and asked me to take care of Selene…” His voice trembled slightly, and I noticed his hand, hanging by his side, was trembling too.

Logan always got emotional when he talked about Liam’s death. It wasn’t the first time I’d seen him like this, but it didn’t make it any easier to watch.

I felt my heart sink as I looked at him. “I didn’t mean anything else,” I said softly. “I just noticed how much Selene seems to rely on you.”

“She…” Logan hesitated for a moment before sighing. “She’s pregnant. Maybe that’s why she feels insecure being on her own.”

His dark eyes met mine, steady and sincere. “Elaine, I’ll be more careful in

the future.”

He was trying to reassure me, and I appreciated it. But I still had to say

what was on my mind.

“Even if you’re taking care of her for Liam’s sake, you should remember that men and women are different,” I said quietly. “Boundaries matter.”

Logan nodded. “Okay. I understand.”

Just as the conversation ended, the sound of squeaking wheels echoed down the hallway.

I turned my head and saw a group of doctors and nurses rushing toward us, pushing a stretcher. Before I could step aside, Logan grabbed my arm and pulled me closer to him.

“Watch out,” he murmured, his voice low but firm.

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All I could hear was the pounding of Logan‘ heartbeat beneath my ear as I found myself pressed against his

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school event shortly after moving to the Mercer Estate. Logan had been there, rushing to catch me, holding me close as he carried me to the infirmary. His heartbeat had been just as frantic then, and it was the first time I’d realized

racing,

about anything else in that moment. “Let’s go home,” I whispered.

his lips brushing against my forehead. “Let me tell

I didn’t hear what he said to her, but a few minutes later, I heard the faint sound of

we left the hospital

at the Mercer Estate, his parents were still awake, sitting on the couch in

Dad,” Logan

by their first names as

did.

turned to us with a warm smile. “Have you two

turning to me, he

shook my head. “I’m

You two should go upstairs and get some rest,” Tessa

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smile lingering. “I’ll have the staff bring you

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But I didn’t dwell on it. Instead, I followed Logan

I opened the door to my

noticed my reaction and

to clear out Logan‘ room to prepare it as

with a hint of exasperation. “Elaine and I are moving out after we get married. Why bother preparing

“Just because you’re moving out doesn’t mean you won’t stay here sometimes. Holidays, late nights—it’s practical to have one room ready.”

tone light but pointed. “Elaine, you

to Caleb echoed in

doesn’t mind,” Logan unexpectedly answered for me.