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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was impossible for Alexander to have

all.

and hung up. Then, I turned off

had gone to the mountains to pray for three days and

had followed Logan everywhere back then, and that included Celestial Church. Alexander had even prayed for Logan and me to end up together. But prayers alone couldn’t fix

I drove to the courthouse, though I already knew what I’d

I was certain it wasn’t as long as I had waited for him

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

calls

The messages read:

“Elaine, have you arrived? Why

“Elaine, it’s already time. If you don’t come soon, you’ll miss

auspicious time.”

what’s going

“Elaine, answer the messages. Answer your

20 minutes. We won’t be able to get the

you don’t

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“Elaine, are you playing with me?”

“You really are something, Elaine…”

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messages, I could practically picture Logan‘

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message had been sent at 11:55 a.m. His patience had lasted

than an hour.

once before he hung up, a clear sign he was furious that I had stood him

call

from Nora, who Logan had clearly contacted to ask about me. She

worry about me. I’m fine. I just went to burn some incense.”