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

I washed my hands. I

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explained everything. Can’t you

fingers, I noticed a small scar on my left middle finger. It was from four years ago when Logan had

say

lowered his gaze as well. “Elaine, what

feeble, helpless, and even a bit resigned. It

don’t need to feel so conflicted. You can take care of her however you want,” I said, voicing my thoughts.

between the washbasin and his chest. “Don’t even think about it.

between him and Caleb. Without hesitation, I continued, “We’re so familiar

in sleeping with me,

a joke. You saw how I reacted to you that night-”

night was a nightmare I can never erase from my life. Do you understand me?”

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

myself, I pushed him away. “Step aside. I’m hungry. I want

contact Selene anymore,” he announced

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contact list. In front of me,

will give you an earful if

the

at the

to Morn as his wife in public. He would

highest and most formal recognition. It was different from being someone’s girlfriend, spouse, or missus.