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?”

like a blade, completely at odds with her usual

demeanor.

“rabbit” finally showed its fangs. It seemed

Selene’s tears suddenly

can hit or scold me. I’ll take it. But please, leave my child

I blinked, confused. When had I mentioned

With her hands resting on

woman.

strode over and grabbed her arm.

tonight he’d

with anger. “Elaine, what

when 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

my side of the story before jumping to

together, and my history with him

with her,” Selene said, tugging at his sleeve. “It’s my fault. I know I’m always troubling you, taking up your time. I’m the

meant to calm things down–they were pouring gasoline on

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because you’re worried about Logan taking care of me? Is it that you don’t

sharp retort hit like a blade, completely at odds with

demeanor.

the “rabbit” finally showed its fangs. It seemed

Selene’s tears suddenly

can hit or scold me. I’ll take it. But

had I mentioned her

stood up, her movements deliberate. With her hands resting on her stomach, she now looked every bit

woman.

then, Logan strode over and grabbed

tonight he’d stopped her

at me, filled with anger. “Elaine, what are