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.”

welled up. I hugged her. “I’ll miss you,

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

patted my hand. “Elaine,

“Okay,” I agreed.

the pool hall, Logan flubbed his shot, balls scattering everywhere.

his forehead. “Still

lined up a tricky shot, sinking it perfectly.

never pushed back before when you talked to her like

now?” Caleb wondered.

pool hall visit. “What

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

me.”

blaming you. Why so defensive?” Logan

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

acting out. I’ve spoiled her

cold

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you. around. You think she can’t live without you. That’s why you say you’re not interested and won’t even look

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