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.

to calm down before speaking. “Logan, I agreed to marry you yesterday in front of

chance.”

me the nonsense. Where are you? Why didn’t you come to get the

house. I didn’t bring it up either. Instead, I replied, “I

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end. Logan knew his lie

listen to me… he started.

to say,” I cut him off. “I’m tired of your excuses. It’s over, Logan. We’re

his tone

the way,” I continued calmly, “I’ve organized all my work and sent it to the respective

are you doing?” Logan interrupted

annual leave,” I said lightly.

doing this on purpose, aren’t you?” he

respond, but I could faintly hear the sound of him yanking off his tie in frustration. “Fine. If you

loud bang as he slammed the phone down, ending the call.

faintly and looked up at the sky. A bird

unrestrained.

the Mercer family behind. The Mercers had provided for me for years, but I’d always felt like

would fly free and explore

me, and I needed to let her see me so she wouldn’t worry. Nora

Did you run red lights the whole