More Than A Favor

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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.

him and walked toward the bathroom instead.

followed me, asking,

washed my hands. I smiled faintly at his reflection in

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explained everything. Can’t you just let

middle finger. It was from four years ago when

didn’t say a word.

what do

resigned.

You can take care of her however you want,” I said, voicing

closer, trapping me between the washbasin and his chest.

I asked bluntly, echoing the conversation I had overheard between him and Caleb. Without

with me, aren’t you?”

joke. You saw how

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

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

asking. Not wanting to repeat myself, I pushed him away. “Step

anymore,” he announced

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and went to his contact list. In

will give you an earful if

you.” Logan paused, his voice softening. “Even though we haven’t gotten the certificate,

heart trembled at the word ‘wife‘.

Morn as his wife in public. He would always introduce her as his

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