More Than A Favor

Chapter 23

I sneered.

Gets

Nora noticed something was wrong and asked, “Elaine, did you find out about him and that widow?”

Nora really was my best friend. She knew exactly where my bottom line lay. “He gave Selene a house. That house was supposed to be mine,” I said simply.

Nora was silent for a moment before grinding her teeth. “You…”

She didn’t finish, but I knew what she meant.

“I won’t give him another chance,” I said firmly.

“Men like him are scumbags. If you forgive him, he’ll just do it again,” Nora said, her tone sharp.

“I know.”

“Alright. Take his call and see what he has to say. Then come find me,” Nora said after a pause. “I’ll swap half a shift with someone.”

I wanted to tell her it wasn’t necessary, but she’d already hung up.

Logan‘ calls kept coming. Finally, I answered, “Hello…”

“What are you doing, Elaine? What’s the meaning of this?” Logan‘ yelling was so loud I had to hold the phone away from my ear.

down before speaking. “Logan, I agreed to marry you yesterday in front of your parents, but that was to give us

chance.”

you? Why didn’t you come to get the

bring it up either. Instead, I replied, “I went to Celestial Church and listened to sermons

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other end. Logan

to me… he started.

“I’m tired of your excuses. It’s over, Logan. We’re

he shouted, his tone

continued calmly, “I’ve organized all my work and sent

doing?” Logan

taking my annual leave,” I said

this on purpose,

faintly hear the sound of him yanking off his tie

a loud bang as he slammed the phone

up at the sky. A bird

unrestrained.

behind. The Mercers had provided for me for years, but I’d always

I would fly free and explore

to let her see me so she wouldn’t worry. Nora knew how much I loved Logan. Even though I acted like everything was fine, she must have feared I wasn’t

run red lights the