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.

I decided to tell them the truth. “Because of Selene. His care for her has

her. “What did he do with that

darkened instantly. “Elaine, we aren’t fully aware of what he’s done outside. Tell us, and we’ll

aware? Ethan’s words rang hollow.

Mercer Corporation now, but it was still a company Ethan had built from the ground

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

in the company. Ethan couldn’t possibly be unaware of it. He

the case, I decided to lay it all bare.

the house meant for me and even bought bed linen she likes. Most

face.

been careful. He hadn’t set up Selene’s file at Nora’s hospital but

that Nora was a special

were supposed to register our marriage,

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Chapter 47