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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.

the amusement park. I’ll stay

his mother, then back at me, and

left, I brought Tessa to a nearby restaurant. While she insisted she wasn’t hungry, I went ahead and ordered her favorite breakfast

is your fault. He deserved that hit,” Tessa began, her words laced with guilt.

gaze, unsure

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“He’s made so many mistakes, and in

your fault. Logan is an adult. He’s responsible

actions.”

of her intentions for coming here, I suspected

over. What I feared

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

burdened because I’ve done nothing wrong,” I said

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

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

but I maintained

In fact, I have an interview today,” I replied calmly.

soon?” Her

I didn’t get the marriage certificate, I’ve been planning to leave,” I confessed,

was steady,

was okay with it, staying at the same company after our breakup would have been awkward

Logan hadn’t agreed to my resignation, I would have left after wrapping up

head. “Elaine, you don’t have to do this. If you feel awkward or uneasy, you could transfer to a subsidiary or another department. You don’t have to leave completely.”

time for me to

her head. “Why did it have to come to

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

the years, I had developed a bond with Tessa and Ethan that couldn’t

you and Ethan often,” I reassured her gently.

asked, “Elaine, tell me honestly. Do you already have a new

this decision? Are you worried he might have reservations

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