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?

no hope left between you and

for a moment before nodding.

sighed. “It’s his loss–and a loss for Ethan and me.”

I said, feeling a wave of sadness.

had always

wasn’t devastated about leaving Logan, parting ways with these loving

up your mind, I won’t press you any further,” she said, her words bringing a sense of relief. I had been

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

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still hope you’ll find a

hinting at me and Miles?

not interested in getting into another relationship,

momentarily surprised but then smiled

are you saying, child? You can’t lose faith in men just because of that rascal Sure, there are bad men out there, but there are plenty of good

spoke with a modern flair.

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

suppose that’s

“Still, it’s best to start

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

only

and never… settle for someone

clearly pointed toward

recklessly. If I ever decide on someone, it be because they’re the best

know that my decisions–including letting go of

before nodding. Having known me for

good to know,” she finally said, ending

I said I needed to get back to work. Before she left, she reminded

before returning to work. However, when I got

I asked.

for him,” Maya replied.

“Elaine, even your future mother–in–law came

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

is great–it’s just the leading man himself

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