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.”

running and eventually climbed

Through the video feed, I could see the entire amusement park illuminated under

from the stillness of night to the first light of dawn. It was supposed to be soft,

lacked the subtlety and soul the gradient was meant to create.

through the phone. “I’m not sure if the issue is with the contractor or

to both parties? What did they say?”

insists they followed all the specifications we provided. The manufacturer claims the lights were built exactly to our requirements. Neither of them is willing to admit there’s a problem, so I don’t know

a moment before continuing, “Ms. Hart, I really think you should come back. I know you’ve poured your heart into this amusement park. You wouldn’t

into this project–every detail had been carefully planned, and I

finally. “I’ll come back.”

say anything more before hanging

than it initially seemed. The lighting was a key

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expectations.