More Than A Favor

A Favor 140

I had spent so much effort trying to orchestrate a ride in the car, and yet, in the end, my wish was granted so easily. However, obtaining the specific address I needed required a more detailed plan.

"Ben, can you pull over? I feel sick, and I think I need to vomit," I said, clutching my stomach and feigning discomfort as we passed a pharmacy.

"Sure, sure," Ben replied, immediately glancing at me through the rearview mirror, his face full of concern.

The car slowed to a stop. Ben quickly turned to check on me. "Elaine, are you okay? Should I take you to the hospital?"

"I think it's the coffee Ethan made," I said, using Ethan's name to amplify Ben's concern. "It upset my stomach. Could you get me some omeprazole? I might feel better after taking it."

Ben nodded, clearly worried. "Are you sure you don't want to go to the hospital instead?"

I didn't respond, but Ben grasped the situation instantly. Over the years, he had learned my standing in

the Mercer family. Even though I was no longer with Logan, Ben wouldn't dare to take me lightly.

"All right, I'll get the medicine." Ben stepped out of the car, but I added quickly, "Could you also grab a bottle of water?"

might make your stomach worse. There's warm water in the car-I'll pour you some when I get back,"

in front of the pharmacy, I sprang into action. I leaned over, heart pounding, and opened

constantly glancing outside to make sure Ben wasn't coming back. I

to my dismay, I couldn't find anything promising-not even routes from the past month. Had I

refused to give up. I continued searching as Ben walked back

I spotted a route

routes wouldn't be labeled as private unless someone had deliberately hidden them.

the private route required

my lip, realizing the problem. Ben, as the chauffeur, could have

owner and likely the one responsible

was now less than two minutes away. My window of

password might be. I had three chances,

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