More Than A Favor

Chapter 47

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Tessa and Ethan noticeably tensed at my words. They didn’t look surprised, but the air grew heavy with anticipation.

“Elaine, we already know. It’s not your fault. It’s that rascal Logan‘ fault. I scolded him. I’ll make him come back and apologize to you…” Tessa’s words tumbled out before I could say anything. She was trying to shield me from saying what they didn’t want to hear.

But Ethan, always the more rational one, Interrupted her. “Let Elaine speak.”

Tessa tightened her grip on my hand, her eyes pleading with me.

I lowered my gaze slightly, refusing to let myself be swayed. “Tessa, Ethan, I’ve broken up with Logan.”

The room fell into a deep, suffocating silence. Tessa’s hand clutched mine even tighter, as if trying to prevent me from slipping away.

“Why?” Ethan’s voice was calm but firm, cutting through the quiet,

I knew I had to give them a reason they couldn’t dismiss, one that would make it impossible for them to insist I stay. Otherwise, this would drag on endlessly.

“we’re not suitable,‘ I decided to tell them the truth. “Because of Selene. His care for her has

as she pulled my hand closer to her. “What did he do with that woman again? Elaine, tell

what he’s done outside. Tell us,

aware? Ethan’s words

it was still a company Ethan had built from the ground up. He might have handed over most of the authority, but as chairman,

on many matters, and Ethan remained the true master of the house. He might appear detached, but I knew better.

couldn’t possibly be unaware of it. He was simply pretending to

I decided to lay it

meant for me and even bought bed linen she likes. Most importantly, he’s been secretly accompanying her for prenatal

saw the shock on Tessa’s face.

hadn’t set up Selene’s file at Nora’s hospital but at a

Nora was a special consultant there.

Logan and I were supposed to register our marriage, he had lied about the

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