More Than A Favor

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Tessa, Logan’s mother, valued straightforwardness and kindness above all else. She often said that petite, overly delicate women lacked generosity and tended to be petty. While it wasn’t fair to judge solely by appearances, Tessa’s wisdom often rang true.

“I can’t help you,” I said firmly, breaking the silence.

“Why?” Selene’s voice rose slightly, panic creeping into her expression.

I pursed my lips. “Tessa is very opinionated and not easily swayed. She won’t accept just anyone.”

“But she loves you,” Selene countered, her tone pleading. “She’ll listen to you to some extent.” Lowering her gaze, she added, “You know my situation. I don’t know how I’ll survive without Logan.”

I couldn’t help but find her words ironic. She hadn’t reacted this way when she lost her husband, but now Logan was her lifeline?

I let out a soft laugh. “You’re right–Tessa does love me. And that’s exactly why she’ll never accept you.”

Selene’s face fell, and she was momentarily at a loss for words.

“You should fight for the happiness you want on your own,” I said as I stood up. “Relying on others won’t get you anywhere, Ms. Vaughn.”

Just as I turned to leave, I heard her murmur, “Do you think his family would accept me if the baby weren’t in the picture?”

Was I not clear enough

I walked away.

about Selene’s request, she shook her head and

her, but marrying into the Mercer family? Definitely not.”

and Tessa well. Ethan cared deeply about his reputation, so Logan could marry an ordinary woman as long as her record was clean. But Tessa? There

came to you,” Nora

you?”

glass against hers. “Do you

head. “Logan used to seem so put–together. I wonder

don’t care anymore,” I said, downing the rest of my wine. “He’s a killjoy.”

slightly bitter red wine warmed my system as I finished the glass. Although

helped me out of the restaurant. She offered to take me back to her place, but I refused. “I wanna go

“Planning to

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door was closed. Determined, I stumbled