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.”

eventually climbed onto the Ferris

the entire amusement park illuminated under the lights. At

ocean transitioning from the stillness of night

deep shade of blue. While the color itself was rich, it lacked the subtlety and soul the gradient was meant to create. Instead of being dynamic and captivating, it felt heavy

that’s the overall view,” Maya’s voice came through the phone. “I’m not sure if the issue is with the

parties? What

Neither of them is willing to admit there’s a problem, so

for a moment before continuing, “Ms. Hart, I really think you should come back. I know you’ve

words tugged 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 it to fall

said finally. “I’ll come

out a relieved sigh. I didn’t say anything more before hanging up

the problem was even more significant than it initially seemed. The lighting was a key feature of the amusement

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expectations.