More Than A Favor

More Than A Favor

Chapter 22

When I returned to the company, everyone looked surprised to see me

“Ms. Hart? Aren’t you and Mr. Mercer getting married today? Why are you here?” one of my co–workers asked, their voice laced with curiosity.

“I suddenly remembered there are a few important tasks I haven’t finished” I replied calmly.

They exchanged glances, clearly baffled by my response.

I had always been diligent and responsible at the company–1 never slacked off, even though I was the boss’s fiancée. That wouldn’t change

now.

“Mrs. Mercer is putting pressure on us. She’s leading by example,” Maya joked, adding a cute emoji in the group chat.

When I received Logan‘ call again, I was sitting in Celestial Church, listening to a sermon.

“Elaine, it’s almost 11 o’clock. Why aren’t you here yet?” Logan‘ voice carried a trace of urgency.

“I’m almost there. Just wait a little longer,” I replied calmly.

I was late on purpose. I had loved him for ten years and couldn’t even count the number of times I had waited for him. Today, I decided he could wait for me. Consider it a small repayment for the ten years of youthful love I had given him.

“Hurry up. Don’t miss the auspicious time Mr. Cain mentioned,” Logan urged again, his tone growing anxious.

At that moment, I was sitting in front of Alexander Cain himself. He hadn’t mentioned anything about my marriage or the so–called auspicious time. It was clear he had no idea that Logan and I were supposed to register our marriage today.

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impossible for Alexander to have calculated

all.

hung up. Then, I turned off my phone and continued

for three days and three nights, Miraculously, Logan had recovered. Since then, Tessa had been devoted to her faith, even asking Alexander to

Logan everywhere back then, and that included Celestial Church. Alexander had even prayed for Logan and me to

phone back on. I drove to the courthouse, though I

surprised. I didn’t know how long he had waited, but I was certain it wasn’t as long as I had waited for him over the

back on. Instantly, a deluge of

missed calls

The messages read:

arrived? Why is your phone turned

it’s already time. If you don’t

auspicious time.”

“Elaine, what’s

answer the messages.

“Elaine, the courthouse closes in 20 minutes. We won’t be able to

you don’t

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“Elaine, are you playing with

really are something, Elaine…”

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through the messages, I could practically picture Logan‘

Menu

11:55 a.m. His patience

than an hour.

the 53 missed calls for a moment before dialing him back. The call barely rang once before he hung up, a clear sign he

didn’t call

contacted to ask about me. She had

voice message: “Don’t worry about me. I’m fine. I just went to burn some incense.”