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.

marry you yesterday in

chance.”

nonsense. Where are you? Why didn’t you come

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

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was silence on the other end. Logan knew his lie had been exposed.

me…

“I’m tired of your excuses. It’s

shouted, his tone desperate.

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

what are you doing?” Logan interrupted angrily.

my annual leave,”

purpose, aren’t

didn’t respond, but I could faintly hear the sound of him yanking off his tie in frustration.

loud bang as he slammed the phone down,

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

unrestrained.

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

explore the world I’d always yearned for.

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 coping

got here fast. Did you run red lights