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.

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

chance.”

Where are you? Why didn’t you come to get the marriage certificate?” he

seemed Victor and Selene hadn’t mentioned my visit to the house. I didn’t bring it up either. Instead, I replied, “I went to Celestial

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on the other end. Logan knew

to me…

to say,” I cut him off. “I’m tired of your excuses.

he shouted, his

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

are you doing?” Logan

taking my annual leave,”

this on purpose, aren’t you?” he

of him yanking off his tie in frustration. “Fine. If you want to throw

he slammed the phone

faintly and looked up at the sky. A bird flew past,

unrestrained.

too. I just needed to leave Logan and the Mercer family behind. The Mercers had provided for me for years, but

explore the

me, and I needed to let her see me so she wouldn’t worry. Nora knew how much I loved Logan. Even though

fast. Did you run red lights the whole