More Than A Favor

Chapter 46

When I arrived at the Mercer estate, it was just after lunch. Tessa was outside, tending to her flowers. As soon as she saw me, she set down her shears and came toward me.

“Elaine, you’re back! I’ve missed you so much. You naughty girl, how could you turn off your phone? You worried me to death,” Tonna scolded gently, taking my hand with a mix of anger and relief.

“Tessa, I’m sorry for worrying you. I heard you were ill,” I said softly, quilt creeping in.

“It’s nothing. It’s not your fault,” Tossn replied quickly. She pulled me to the couch and urged me to eat the fruit on the table.

I picked a grape and popped it into my mouth. “Tessa, are you feeling better now?”

holding my hand tightly. Her affection made

knew it had to

home?” I asked, trying to

the study,” Tessa replied, then called out, “Ethan, come out! Elaine

that she already knew why

When he saw me, he took them off and asked, “Have you eaten? If not, Mom can cook

marry Logan, he still spoke to me like this. It was clear he was

played along, beginning to stand, but I