More Than A Favor

Chapter 38

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My heart skipped a beat. Even though my feelings for him had been shattered, ten years of affection didn’t simply disappear overnight. Just hearing his voice stirred something deep within me

Would Maya mention that she was on a call with me? If she did, what would Logan say? Would he take the phone and try to talk to me?

“I… I’m looking for a high spot to take some video footage,” Maya replied quickly, her voice steady but cautious.

Logan didn’t respond immediately. After a long pause, he finally nodded and muttered a quiet, “Carry on,” before walking away.

Maya waited until he was out of earshot before speaking again. “Ms. Hart, I didn’t tell him it was you. I figured you wouldn’t want to talk to him. Am I right?”

I let

out a short, dry laugh. “You handled that well.”

She chuckled softly. “I thought so. I’d feel the same way if I were in your shoes.”

resumed running and eventually climbed onto the Ferris wheel.

had chosen the perfect spot–the highest point in the park. Through the video feed, I could see the entire amusement park illuminated under the lights. At first glance, it didn’t look bad. But upon closer inspection, the base color of the

a blue gradient, meant to evoke the feeling of an ocean transitioning from the stillness of night to the

shade of blue. While the color itself was rich, it lacked the subtlety and soul the gradient was

“I’m not sure if the issue is with

What did they say?”

requirements. Neither

continuing, “Ms. Hart, I really think you should come back. I know you’ve poured your heart into this amusement

at me. She wasn’t wrong. I had put so much effort into this project–every detail had been carefully planned, and I didn’t want

said finally. “I’ll come

I didn’t say anything

back. As I reviewed the aerial details Maya had sent over, 1 realized the problem was even more significant than it initially seemed. The lighting was a

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expectations.