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.”

eyes welled up. I hugged her. “I’ll miss you, Mrs. Sutton.”

good man. But you hurt him so much he had to leave.” Chloe’s words burst my emotional bubble.

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

“Okay,” I agreed.

Logan flubbed his shot, balls

forehead. “Still no word

Caleb lined up a tricky shot, sinking it

to her like that. Why’s she

now?” Caleb wondered.

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

she asked about you, Selene, and Liam back in school. I told her straight up nothing happened.

me.”

so defensive?” Logan

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

out. I’ve spoiled

license thing had his parents giving him the cold shoulder, and office gossip suggested Elaine caught him

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Manu

You just got used to her following you. around. You think she can’t live without

her? Put up missing person posters