More Than A Favor

More Than A Favor

Chapter 74

“I understand, Mrs. Mercer,” Ashton replied politely.

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“Working all morning must have been tiring. I brought lunch for everyone; please have some,” Tessa said, her tone softening into that of a caring mother.

Ashton nodded his thanks and went to eat. As she watched him walk away, Tessa remarked, “That young man seems strong and handy.”

I understood the subtle implication behind her words. She saw Ashton as a mere laborer. Last night, Logan had been the one expressing disdain for Ashton. Today, it was Tessa’s turn.

It finally dawned on me why she had come. She must have heard something from Logan and wanted to see Ashton for herself.

“He’s the engineer in charge of all the lighting work,” I clarified.

But as the chairman’s wife, accustomed to mingling with influential people, she merely gave me a faint, polite smile.

“You must be hungry. Let’s have lunch in the office. We can talk while we eat,” Tessa suggested warmly.

“Okay,” I agreed.

When we reached the office, her driver had already set the table beautifully, filled with all my favorite

dishes.

I was sure it was different from what Maya and the others were having.

“Thank you, Tessa,” I said, my voice filled with genuine gratitude.

“This was the only way to see you since you won’t come home,” she said as she gestured for me to sit. “Go ahead, dig in. It won’t taste as good once it gets cold.”

I didn’t hold back and began eating.

“Slow down,” Tessa laughed at my enthusiasm.

“It’s so good,” I replied, playing along. I wasn’t being insincere–it was delicious. But I’d also grown used to behaving this way after living with the Mercers for so long. It made everyone happy, so why

not?

is there really no hope left between you and Logan?” Tessa finally asked, cutting to

for a moment

“It’s his loss–and a loss for Ethan and

said, feeling

had always

me. While I wasn’t devastated about leaving Logan, parting ways with these loving figures

further,”

to sip some soup, she continued, “Even though you

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hope you’ll find a

she hinting at

in getting into another relationship,

momentarily surprised but

Sure, there are bad men out there,

Tessa spoke

I need some time to myself said, hoping to deter her. Some topics were better left untouched to avoid

suppose that’s fair.”

her agreement, but then she quickly added, “Still, it’s best to

compliment, “With how beautiful and kind you are, where

along “Like you said, only the best can match my worth. Until that man comes

settle for less, and never… settle for someone just because of a

clearly pointed

never enter a relationship recklessly. If I ever decide on someone, it be because they’re

way of letting Tessa know that my decisions–including letting go of Logan–were deliberate, not impulsive.

me for a moment before nodding. Having known me for over a decade,

good to know,” she finally said, ending the conversation.

get back to work. Before she left, she reminded me again to visit Mercer estate whenever I could, assuring me it would always

now, and saw her off before returning to work. However, when I got back, I only saw Maya–Ashton was nowhere

I

called for

me curiously. “Elaine, even your future mother–in–law

with Logan. It doesn’t matter who shows up. Don’t overthink it,” I cut

is great–it’s just the leading

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