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 walked toward the bathroom instead.

asking, “What’s

fine,” I said as I washed my hands. I smiled faintly at

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I’ve already explained everything. Can’t you

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

didn’t say

silence, Logan lowered his gaze as well. “Elaine, what do you want me to do? Just tell me,

a bit resigned. It was a side of him I rarely saw.

broken up. You don’t need to feel so conflicted. You can take care of her

me between the washbasin and his chest. “Don’t even think about it. We’re getting married

overheard between him and Caleb. Without hesitation,

with me, aren’t

that was just a joke. You saw how

that night. “That night was a nightmare I can never erase from my life. Do

want me to do so you can forgive me and stop

but he kept asking. Not wanting to repeat myself, I pushed him away. “Step aside. I’m hungry. I want to

contact Selene anymore,” he announced suddenly. Taking out

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phone, he opened WhatsApp and went to his contact list. In front of me, he blocked

the frustration in his tone, I smiled bitterly. “Logan, are you afraid your parents will give you an earful if I tell them about the breakup? Don’t worry–I

softening. “Even though we haven’t gotten the certificate, haven’t had a wedding, and haven’t even… been intimate, in my heart, I’ve long since considered

trembled at the

Morn as his wife in

the highest and most formal recognition. It was different from being someone’s