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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time I’d fallen during a 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 how much I cared for

here in his arms, his heartbeat still racing,

eyes, leaning into him, unwilling to think about anything else in

softly. He released me gently, his lips

went in. I didn’t hear what he said to

returned, we left

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

Dad,” Logan

them by their first names as I always

did.

with a warm smile. “Have you two

already eaten,” Logan replied. Then, turning to me, he asked, “Are you

head.

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

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her smile felt… off. But I didn’t dwell on it. Instead, I followed Logan

door to my room,

standing behind me, noticed my reaction

we could say anything, Tessa’s voice came from behind us. “Oh, Elaine, I forgot to mention. We need to clear out Logan‘ room to prepare it as your shared bedroom. For

“Elaine and I are moving out after we get married. Why

you won’t stay here sometimes. Holidays, late nights—it’s practical to have one room ready.”

turned to me, her tone light but pointed. “Elaine, you

words to Caleb echoed in my mind, leaving me momentarily speechless.

mind,” Logan unexpectedly answered