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.”

up. I hugged her. “I’ll

Ashton. He’s such a good man. But you hurt him so much he had

could respond, Chloe patted my hand. “Elaine, Ashton’s really special. Just…

“Okay,” I agreed.

Logan flubbed his shot, balls scattering

his forehead. “Still no word from Elaine?”

Caleb lined up a tricky shot, sinking

She never pushed back before when you talked to her like that. Why’s she being

now?” Caleb wondered.

Elaine’s pool hall visit. “What exactly did she ask you?”

asked about you, Selene, and Liam back in school. I told her straight up nothing happened. So don’t blame this on

me.”

blaming you. Why so defensive?” Logan

last ball. “Do you really not know why she left? Why she wouldn’t even

I’ve spoiled her too much.” Logan grumbled.

giving him the cold shoulder,

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you never spoiled her. You just got used to her following you. around. You think she can’t live without you. That’s why you say you’re not

supposed to find her? Put up missing person posters worldwide?” Logan was