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,

demeanor.

“rabbit” finally showed its

respond, Selene’s tears suddenly started

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

When had I mentioned her child?

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

woman.

strode over and grabbed

tonight he’d

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

tired clichés straight out of a soap opera. “What did I do?”

asked for my side of the story before jumping

him didn’t

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

to calm things down–they were pouring gasoline on the

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Is it that you don’t trust him, or are you lacking confidence

hit like a blade, completely at

demeanor.

softly. So, the “rabbit” finally showed its fangs. It seemed she was

I could respond, Selene’s tears suddenly

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

blinked, confused. When had

her movements deliberate. With her hands resting on her

woman.

strode over and

was the third time tonight he’d stopped her from

“Elaine, what are you doing?” he demanded through gritted teeth.