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The tension in the air was thick, but finally letting Ashton know the truth felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders.

Without a word, he grabbed his phone from the table and left the room.

Maya immediately turned to me and exclaimed, “It’s over.”

But I wasn’t fazed. I had never intended for things to progress between Ashton and me, so whether he was upset or misunderstood didn’t bother me.

After all, we were just two people whose paths had briefly crossed. I had no intention of pursuing a relationship, not because of one heartbreak but because I simply didn’t have the energy for it right

now.

After breakfast, I planned to drop Maya off at work and then head to my interview. I had only sent out my résumé yesterday and was surprised to have received an interview invitation early this morning.

The quick response was unexpected, but I welcomed the opportunity to start working soon.

When I reached the parking lot, I spotted Miles’s car. He parked, stepped out, and opened the back door for Tessa, who emerged with a familiar elegance. It was clear they had come specifically to see

1. me.

“Tessa,” I greeted, walking over to her.

“Elaine.” Tessa took my hand, and to my surprise, tears immediately welled up in her eyes.

Her reaction left me momentarily stunned. I glanced at Miles, who handed her a handkerchief. “Mom, you’re going to scare Elaine acting like this. Just tell her what’s on your mind. Why are you crying?”

Tessa dabbed at her tears with the handkerchief and said, “Elaine, let’s go home and talk, okay?”

I looked at Miles again, searching for an explanation. He sighed and offered a brief one. “Mom couldn’t reach you by phone, and you weren’t responding to her messages. She was so worried she didn’t sleep all night and insisted I bring her to find you. She knows about Logan now.”

1 had expected as much.

“Tessa, let’s go to a restaurant instead. You probably haven’t had breakfast. We can talk there,” I suggested, not wanting to return to the Mercer Estate.

Tessa shook her head. “I don’t feel like eating.”

“Then let’s at least sit and talk,” I insisted. She hesitated before nodding in agreement.

park. I’ll stay with Tessa and make

his mother, then back at

to a nearby restaurant. While she insisted she wasn’t hungry, I went ahead and ordered

I know what that jerk Logan did. None of this is your fault. He deserved that hit,” Tessa began, her words laced with

lowered my gaze, unsure of how to

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raising him better,” she continued, shaking her head regretfully. “He’s made so many mistakes, and in the end, he’s hurt you

replying, “Tessa, it’s not your fault. Logan is an adult. He’s responsible for his own

actions.”

entirely sure of her intentions for coming here, I suspected she wanted to convince me to

I feared was that Tessa still harbored hope for

expression somber. “You’re right. Don’t carry any guilt over this.”

you’re overthinking it. I’m not burdened because I’ve done nothing

off guard, but she quickly nodded in agreement. “Yes, yes.

“Elaine, Ethan doesn’t think your resignation was a good idea. Logan will apologize personally and ask

me, but I maintained

already resigned and applied for other jobs. In fact,

soon?” Her

didn’t get the marriage certificate, I’ve been planning to leave,” I confessed, meeting her gaze directly.

expression was steady,

the same company after our breakup would have been awkward for

even if Logan hadn’t agreed to my resignation, I would have left after wrapping up the amusement park project,”

or uneasy, you could transfer to a

I appreciate your concern, but I feel it’s time for me to explore other opportunities,” I

eyes brimmed with tears again as she shook her head. “Why did it have to come to

daughter–in–law, that’s one thing. But now, you’re leaving the company too. Elaine, are you planning to leave us completely?”

tugged at my heart. Over the years, I had developed a bond with Tessa and Ethan that

promise I’ll visit you and Ethan often,” I reassured

tears and asked, “Elaine, tell me honestly. Do you already have

why you’re making this decision? Are you worried he might

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