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

a

“It’s his loss–and a loss for Ethan

I said,

had always fr

genuine care for me. While I wasn’t devastated about leaving Logan, parting ways with

forcing a relationship. Since you’ve already made up your mind, I won’t press you any further,” she said, her words bringing a sense of relief. I had been worried she might try to

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

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hope you’ll find a

hinting at me

relationship, I

surprised but then

bad men out there, but there are plenty of good ones too,” she replied, her tone laced with

50s, Tessa spoke with

time to myself said, hoping to deter her. Some

suppose that’s fair.”

added, “Still, it’s best to start looking early. The

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

words made me feel a little anxious, but I played along “Like you said, only the best can match my worth. Until that man comes along.

for someone just because of a little

words clearly pointed

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

know that my

a moment before nodding. Having known me for over a decade, she understood my temperament

she finally said, ending the conversation.

back to work. Before she left, she reminded me again to visit Mercer

her request, at least for now, and saw her off before returning to work. However, when

I asked.

called for him,”

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

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

“Honestly, Logan’s family is great–it’s just the leading man himself who’s the problem.”

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