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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hear was the pounding of Logan‘ heartbeat beneath my ear as I found

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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

still racing,

think about anything

said softly. He released me gently, his lips brushing against

hear what he said to her, but a few minutes later, I heard the faint sound of

we left the

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

Dad,” Logan greeted them.

by their first names as I

did.

to us with a warm smile. “Have you two

already eaten,” Logan replied. Then, turning to me, he asked, “Are you sure? You didn’t eat

head. “I’m fine.”

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

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have the staff bring you some milk later.”

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

the door to my room, I

standing behind me, noticed my reaction

to mention. We need to clear out Logan‘ room to prepare it

“Elaine and I are moving out

you’re moving out doesn’t mean you won’t stay here sometimes.

to me, her tone light but pointed.

echoed in my mind,

unexpectedly answered for me.