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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to have calculated

all.

turned off

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

had followed Logan everywhere back then, and that included Celestial Church. Alexander had even prayed for Logan and me to end up together. But

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

car and finally turned my phone back on. Instantly, a deluge of missed calls and messages

53 missed calls and seven messages.

The messages read:

“Elaine, have you arrived? Why

you don’t come

auspicious time.”

“Elaine, what’s going on?”

messages. Answer

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

you don’t

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“Elaine, are you playing with me?”

really are

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messages, I could practically picture Logan‘

Menu

11:55 a.m.

than an hour.

for a moment before dialing him back. The call barely rang once before he hung up, a clear sign he was furious that I had stood him up and ignored his attempts to

didn’t call

clearly contacted to ask about me. She had sent several worried

me.