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?”

hit like a blade, completely at

demeanor.

So, the “rabbit” finally

I could respond, Selene’s tears suddenly started falling

scold me. I’ll take it. But please, leave my

blinked, confused. When had I mentioned her child?

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

woman.

Logan strode over and

time tonight he’d stopped her

filled with anger. “Elaine, what are

straight out of a soap opera. “What did I do?” I asked, my voice calm

my side of the story before jumping to

my history with him didn’t even come

sleeve. “It’s my fault. I know I’m always troubling you, taking up your time. I’m the one in the

weren’t meant to calm things down–they were pouring gasoline on the fire.

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of me? Is it that you don’t trust him, or

hit like a blade, completely at odds with

demeanor.

looked at her and chuckled softly. So, the “rabbit” finally showed its fangs. It seemed she was done

could respond, Selene’s tears suddenly started

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

had I mentioned

her hands resting on her stomach, she

woman.

then, Logan strode over and grabbed her

the third time tonight he’d stopped her

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