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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.

Maya to the amusement park. I’ll stay with Tessa

his mother, then back at

Miles and Maya left, I brought Tessa to a nearby restaurant. While she

did. None of this is your fault. He deserved that hit,”

my gaze, unsure of how

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for not raising him better,” she continued, shaking her head regretfully. “He’s made so many mistakes, and in the end, he’s hurt you most

it’s not your fault. Logan is an

actions.”

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

the issue anymore; Logan and I were over. What I feared was that Tessa still harbored hope for

nodded, her expression somber. “You’re right.

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

directness seemed to catch her off guard, but she quickly nodded in agreement. “Yes, yes.

Ethan doesn’t think your resignation was a good

words surprised me, but I maintained my composure.

for other jobs. In fact, I have an interview today,” I

Her astonishment

the marriage certificate, I’ve been planning to leave,” I confessed, meeting her gaze

steady, free of regret.

the same company after our breakup would have been awkward for me. I didn’t want to force

my resignation, I would have left after

her head. “Elaine, you don’t have to do this. If you feel awkward or uneasy, you could

concern, but I feel it’s time for me

tears again as she shook her head.

daughter–in–law, that’s one thing. But now, you’re leaving the company too.

I had developed a bond with

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

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

you’re making this decision? Are you worried

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