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?”

briefly, furrowing my brows. Was I not clear enough

responding, I walked away.

about Selene’s request, she

“Dating Logan might be possible for her, but marrying into the Mercer family?

deeply about his reputation, so Logan could marry an ordinary woman as long as her

to you,” Nora said. “You didn’t promise her

you?”

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

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

said, downing the rest of my wine. “He’s

the glass. Although my alcohol tolerance was decent, a

to take me back to her place,

me a knowing look. “Planning to

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