More Than A Favor

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Chapter 17

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Although I was only a foster child in this family, Logan‘ parents had always treated me with the care and love of biological parents. They made me feel like their own daughter.

I remembered how Logan‘ brother, Miles Mercer, used to joke about how both he and Logan had fallen out of favor since I arrived in this house.

Nora was right. I might have broken up with Logan, but breaking away from the Mercer family wouldn’t be easy.

Taking a deep breath, I pushed the door open. Everyone turned to look at

1. me.

Tessa got up and walked over. “Elaine, you’re back. We’ve been waiting for you for dinner.”

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“Hey, Tessa. Ethan,” I greeted them both.

Logan also stood when Ethan nudged him. He walked over and took the bag from my hand. “Why are you back so late?”

“I was playing pool,” I replied calmly. I knew Caleb had probably already told him about our meeting, so there was no point in hiding it.

Logan frowned. “Next time, call me to come along.”

He didn’t like me doing these things, especially without him. Of course, he didn’t want me interacting privately with his friends.

And yet, he had no issue gallivanting with his late best friend’s wife. He had even given her his supplementary card–something he’d never given to me.

to him and

me, asking, “What’s wrong?”

fine,” I said as I washed my hands. I smiled faintly at his reflection in the

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already explained everything. Can’t you

middle finger. It was from four years ago when Logan had accidentally closed a drawer on

say a word.

what do you

was feeble, helpless, and even a bit resigned. It was a side of him I

conflicted. You can take care of

between the washbasin and his chest.

asked bluntly, echoing the conversation I had overheard between him and Caleb. Without hesitation, I continued, “We’re so familiar with each other that you’re

sleeping with me, aren’t you?”

you that was just a joke. You

night was a nightmare I can

lost as he finally asked, “What do you want me to do so you can forgive me and stop talking about breaking

but he kept asking. Not wanting to repeat myself, I pushed him away.

I won’t contact Selene anymore,” he announced suddenly. Taking out

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WhatsApp and went to his contact list. In front of me, he blocked Selene’s

will give you an earful if I tell them about the breakup? Don’t worry–I can hold

haven’t gotten the certificate, haven’t had a wedding,

at the word

Morn as his

that being someone’s ‘wife‘ was the highest and most formal recognition.