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.

“Logan, I agreed to marry you yesterday in front of your

chance.”

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

mentioned my visit to the house. I didn’t bring it up either. Instead, I replied, “I went to Celestial Church

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silence on the other end. Logan

me… he started.

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

shouted, his tone

all my work and

what are you doing?” Logan interrupted

taking my annual leave,” I said

on purpose, aren’t

faintly hear the sound of him yanking off his

loud bang as he slammed the

faintly and looked up at the sky. A bird

unrestrained.

provided for me for years, but

and explore

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

got here fast. Did you run red lights the whole way?”