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

responding, I walked away.

told Nora about Selene’s request, she shook her head and laughed. “She’s

be possible for her, but marrying into the Mercer family? Definitely

woman as long as her record was clean. But Tessa? There was no way she’d allow

if she came to you,” Nora said. “You

you?”

glass against hers. “Do you think I’m that stupid?”

to seem so put–together. I wonder

the

the glass. Although my alcohol tolerance was decent, a few glasses were enough to make me

Nora helped me out of the restaurant. She offered to take me back to

me a knowing look. “Planning to knock on Ashton’s

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my apartment, I noticed Ashton’s door was closed. Determined, I stumbled over and slammed my