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?

hope left between you and Logan?”

for a moment

“It’s his loss–and a

I said, feeling a wave of sadness.

always

and Tessa’s genuine care for me. While I wasn’t devastated about leaving Logan, parting ways with these loving figures

Since you’ve already made up your mind, I won’t press you any further,”

some soup, she continued,

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you’ll find a

she hinting at

not interested in getting into another relationship,

surprised but

lose faith in men just because of that rascal Sure, there are bad men out there, but there are plenty of good ones too,” she

in her 50s, Tessa spoke with a modern flair.

“There are good men, but I’m just not interested right now. I need some time to myself said, hoping to deter

suppose that’s

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

beautiful and kind you are, where enth up with you will be

you said, only the best can match my worth. Until that man

for someone just because of

words clearly pointed

would never enter a relationship recklessly. If I ever decide

letting Tessa know that my

me for a moment before nodding. Having known me for

finally

me until I finished eating, only leaving when I said I needed to get back to work. Before she left, she reminded me again to visit Mercer estate whenever I could, assuring

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

I

for him,” Maya

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

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

sighed. “Honestly, Logan’s family is great–it’s just the leading man

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