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.”

hugged her. “I’ll miss

hurt him so much he had to leave.” Chloe’s words burst my emotional bubble. Wait Ashton left because I rejected him?

my hand. “Elaine, Ashton’s really special. Just… think about it.”

“Okay,” I agreed.

the pool hall, Logan flubbed

his forehead. “Still no word from

stayed quiet. Caleb lined up a

back before when you talked to her like that.

now?” Caleb wondered.

remembered Elaine’s pool hall visit. “What exactly did she ask

you – she asked about you, Selene, and Liam

me.”

blaming you. Why so defensive?”

you really not know why she left? Why she wouldn’t even

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

his parents giving him the cold shoulder, and office gossip

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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 interested and won’t even look for her.”

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