More Than A Favor

Chapter 11

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Selene’s expression darkened noticeably, her naturally pale complexion turning even more ashen. The hand holding her juice trembled slightly.

“I’m sorry, I–I didn’t mean to,” she stammered, her voice fragile and pitiful, as though my words had wounded her deeply.

But I didn’t stop. Now that I’d started, I continued, “Maybe you didn’t mean to, but your actions have still affected us. Mrs. Harlow, if it was unintentional, just be more mindful in the future. There’s no need to apologize.”

“If Liam were still here, I wouldn’t bother Logan,” Selene murmured softly, tears streaming down her face again. There’s a saying that women are like water. Looking at her now, I could see why that saying existed. Her way with words always seemed to render me momentarily speechless.

“Elaine.” She looked at me with tear–filled eyes that shimmered like glass. “The only reason I contact Logan is because Liam asked him to take care of me before he passed away. Logan agreed to it.” Her fingers absently fidgeted with the cup in her hands. “If not for that, I wouldn’t have reached out to him.”

She was explaining herself, but at the same time subtly trying to provoke

1. me.

We were all adults here; everyone had their own motives.

“Mrs. Harlow, Logan promised your late husband he’d look after you, but that care needs boundaries. After all, you’re alone now. If people see you two together too often, they might start gossiping.” I paused briefly, letting my words sink in. “Mrs. Harlow, while Logan may not care about what people say, it would be unfortunate if such rumors involved you–especially since you have a child. Don’t you think so?”

She could keep playing the angel; I didn’t mind stepping into the role of

saint.

Selene’s face visibly fell at my words.

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“Elaine, isn’t all this because you’re worried about Logan taking care of me? Is it that you don’t trust him, or are you lacking confidence in yourself?”

retort hit like a blade, completely at odds with

demeanor.

finally showed its

tears suddenly started falling

or scold me. I’ll take it. But please, leave my child out of

confused. When had I mentioned her child?

hands resting on her stomach, she now looked every bit the

woman.

Logan strode over and grabbed her

tonight he’d stopped her from

glared at me, filled with anger. “Elaine, what are you doing?” he

I finally understood why Selene had suddenly brought up her child. She was falling back on tired clichés straight out of a soap opera. “What did I do?” I asked, my voice calm despite the coldness in his eyes. Still, I felt something inside me

hadn’t even asked for my side of the

him didn’t even come close

with her,” Selene said, tugging at his sleeve. “It’s my fault. I know I’m

calm things down–they were

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isn’t all this because you’re worried about Logan taking care of me? Is it that you don’t trust him, or are you lacking confidence

blade, completely at odds with her

demeanor.

“rabbit” finally

respond, Selene’s tears suddenly started falling again.

hit or scold me. I’ll take it. But please, leave my child out of this.”

When had I mentioned her

With her hands resting on her stomach,

woman.

over

time tonight he’d

glared at me, filled with anger. “Elaine, what are you doing?” he demanded through gritted teeth.