More Than A Favor

Chapter 39

Chloe looked shocked. ‘I thought you were staying a few more days?”

“Got some work issues I need to handle. But I might come back to visit,” I said, keeping it vague.

Even after quitting Logan’s company, I’d still need to work somewhere to support myself.

“Right. Everyone leaves eventually. Just this old lady stuck here.” Her words hit me hard.

They also sparked an idea. “Why don’t you come with me, Mrs. Sutton?”

“Come with you?” She looked surprised.

“Yeah! I’ll show you around the city.” I smiled, excited about the idea. She’d become like a grandmother

I

to me.

But Chloe shook her head. “No, sweetie. These old legs aren’t what they used to be. I’d just slow your down.”

“Don’t say that! Come on, just for a few days?” I held her arm, pleading.

She

he gave me a soft look. “That’s sweet of you, honey. But I’m staying put. You’ll know where to find me if you want to visit.”

her. “I’ll miss you, Mrs.

should miss Ashton. He’s such a good man. But you hurt him so much he had to leave.” Chloe’s words burst my emotional bubble. Wait

my hand. “Elaine, Ashton’s really special. Just…

“Okay,” I agreed.

hall, Logan flubbed his shot, balls

forehead. “Still no word from Elaine?”

a tricky shot, sinking it

pushed back before when you talked to her

now?” Caleb wondered.

“What exactly

edge. “Like I told you – she asked about you, Selene, and Liam

me.”

so defensive?” Logan snapped.

not know why she left? Why

out. I’ve spoiled her

thing had his parents giving him the cold shoulder, and

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just got used to her following you. around. You think she can’t live without you. That’s why you say you’re not interested and won’t even look

am I supposed to find her? Put up missing person posters worldwide?” Logan was still clueless.