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

I could see the entire amusement park illuminated under the lights. At first glance, it didn’t

of night to the first light of dawn. It was

a flat, deep shade of blue. While the color itself was rich, it lacked the subtlety and soul the gradient was meant to create. Instead

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

both parties? What did they

exactly to our requirements. Neither of them is willing to admit

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 want something like this to ruin everything,

effort into this project–every detail had been carefully planned, and I didn’t want it to

I said finally.

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

than it initially seemed. The lighting was a key feature of the amusement

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expectations.