More Than A Favor

Chapter 18

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Under Ethan’s and Tessa’s hopeful gazes, I finally nodded.

Deep down, however, I left myself a reminder: if Logan got involved with Selene again, I wouldn’t hesitate to leave him, even after we were married.

Everyone at the dinner table let out a collective sigh of relief after I agreed. The atmosphere lightened, becoming warm and cheerful.

Of course, I couldn’t leave after dinner.

Back in the bedroom, both Logan and I felt somewhat awkward, even more

so than last time.

“You should take a shower first,” Logan said.

Just then, my phone rang. It was Nora calling. I glanced at Logan. “Go

ahead and shower. I’ll take this call.”

After Logan went into the bathroom, I answered Nora’s call.

“Elaine, you didn’t come back to my place yesterday, and you didn’t come today either. You’re not back at the Mercer estate, are you?” Nora’s voice carried a mix of concern and curiosity.

Looking at the large bed in the room, I hummed softly in reply.

you and Logan back together?” Nora asked, surprised.

“We’re getting

fell silent for a while. When she finally spoke, her tone was cautious.

“The moon waxes and wanes, just like human emotions–there are good days and bad days. He’s blocked Selene’s contact information and promised not to see her again. I want to give him one more chance.” I

knew me well. Since I’d made up my

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“Elaine, just remembe safety and happiness are what you’re looking for

for a moment, lost in

from behind. He was wearing only pajama pants, and droplets of water clung to his arms where he hadn’t dried off completely.

nibbling, sending tingles through me and making every nerve in my body

he wanted, but I held his hand firmly. “Let’s wait

were getting married tomorrow anyway. One day wouldn’t make a diffe

rence.

his grip on my hand

first thing in the morning. Let’s

almost comical, as though

there a prize

replying,

it at that. It was wise

hour. When I finally came out, Logan was already asleep. Perhaps not wanting me

table.

of what had occurred the other night still haunted me. I couldn’t shake the fear of his

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