More Than A Favor

Chapter 103

I checked my calendar and realized Ethan’s birthday was in three days.

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It didn’t feel right to bring up business on his birthday–I didn’t want to ruin his celebration. So, I decided to deliver his gift early and ensure I wouldn’t have to visit on the actual day.

Just as I was planning my visit, Miles showed up unexpectedly.

I hadn’t seen him since we left the amusement park, and at first glance, I barely recognized him.

“Have I changed so much that you can’t recognize me?” Miles joked, his usual lightheartedness

evident.

Seeing him reminded me of Ashton, and I smiled faintly. “If your mom saw you like this, she’d definitely be worried.”

“No, she said I look more manly now,” he said with a grin, clearly trying to make me laugh again.

I pressed my lips together. “You do look more masculine.”

Pleased, Miles touched his face. “I think so too.”

Despite his attempts to lighten the mood, I found myself unsure of how to respond.

Thinking about my visit to Ethan, I decided to ask him, “How have Tessa and Ethan been lately?”

“They miss you a lot,” Miles replied, his words hitting me harder than I expected.

It was true–I used to visit the Mercer estate every day after work. Tessa and Ethan had been a constant part of my life, but since I moved out, I hadn’t visited even once.

“I’m planning to visit them today,” I said after a brief pause. “I need to discuss something with Ethan.”

Miles looked at me curiously. I could tell he wanted to know more, so I didn’t keep him in suspense.

“Logan has been aggressively interfering with the company I joined, even going so far as to poach our clients,” I explained.

Miles didn’t look surprised, which told me he already knew.

Sure enough, he said, “I’ve already told my dad about this. He’s not happy about your resignation.”

I stayed quiet, but Miles pressed on. “I’m here today as a messenger for my dad. Elaine… please come back to the company.”

His serious expression made me smile despite myself. “If you fail your mission today, will Ethan punish you?”

remembered a specific incident during my third year living with the Mercers. Ethan had assigned Miles a task, and when he didn’t complete it well,

seen Ethan get physical,

the time–he didn’t cry or try

the embarrassed flush

realized then that I should have hidden away to

Miles asked with a smile, probably

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his tone unexpectedly firm. “Even if

at

why you gave up your cherished amusement

I know you wouldn’t return even if I asked, so I

understood

time with him at the Mercer estate more than I did with Logan.

Miles, on the other hand, never did. He always protected me and had

always been like a real brother

I asked, since Miles had mentioned that Ethan knew about

Miles replied firmly. “My dad scolded him and warned that if he acted out again, he’d be kicked out.”

I believed him.

and personal matters separate, and if Logan made a mistake or a poor decision, Ethan didn’t hesitate to

was still aggressively poaching clients from

Ethan’s warning didn’t work,” I said, my voice trembling with

“Is Logan still at

my emotions in check. “He’s

with anger. “He’s going too far.

handle it,” I said quickly. “I have a birthday gift for Ethan anyway. I’ll see if he likes

he smiled warmly. “Great! Are

I pressed my lips together. “Yes, today, but

his smile unwavering. “A friend?”

softly. “My boyfriend.”

his face

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heartbreak pained me more than I expected.