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?”

for a moment before nodding.

his loss–and a loss for Ethan and me.”

loss,” I said,

had always fr

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

you’ve already made up your mind, I won’t press you any further,” she said, her words bringing a

to sip some soup, she continued, “Even though you and togan won’t be

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find

hinting at me and Miles?

getting into another relationship, I quickly interected, cutting offany

but then smiled warmly

are bad men out

50s, Tessa spoke with a modern flair.

good men, but I’m just not interested right now. I need some time to myself said, hoping to deter her. Some topics were better left untouched

suppose that’s

it’s best to start looking early. The good ones

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

words made me feel a little anxious, but I played along “Like you said, only the best can match

and never… settle for someone just because of a

pointed

responded directly. “I would never enter a relationship recklessly. If I ever decide on someone, it be because they’re the best for me.”

of letting Tessa know that my decisions–including letting go of Logan–were

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

she finally said, ending

to work. Before she left, she reminded me

least for now, and saw her off before returning to work.

Ashton?” I asked.

for

even your future mother–in–law came

future with Logan. It doesn’t matter who shows up. Don’t overthink it,” I cut her off, making my stance clear

great–it’s just

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