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"Elaine, are you looking for Ethan for something?" Tessa's voice broke through my thoughts.

Snapping back to reality, I replied, "No. I thought we were having a family lunch today."

"What family lunch?" Tessa huffed. "Since you left, we haven't had a single one."

Her tone wasn't accusatory, but I knew the rift stemmed from my departure. Still, I wasn't going to apologize-I didn't believe I was at fault.

"Elaine, you really must come. I haven't seen you in ages, and there's so much I want to talk about," Tessa sighed.

Her words made it impossible to refuse. I knew she probably wanted to vent about Logan and Selene, but as Logan's ex, it didn't feel appropriate for me to get involved.

I didn't want to sit there and listen to complaints that might pull me into their

mess.

"Tessa, I might not be able to make it," I said, trying to decline politely.

"If you don't come, are you planning to cut ties with me altogether?" Tessa said, her voice heavy with emotion. "Elaine, ever since you left, I haven't slept well or eaten properly. Just for today, can you be my daughter and have lunch with me?"

Her plea tugged at my heartstrings, leaving me no room to refuse. With a sigh, I relented. "Tessa, I'll do my best to come."

"I'll be waiting for you," she said firmly, making it clear there would be no backing out.

I decided to go, thinking this might be an opportunity to learn more about the truth behind my parents' car accident.

After working at the office until 11 a.m., I left and headed to the restaurant Tessa had mentioned. When I arrived, the waiter recognized me and promptly led me to a private room.

"Please," the waiter said, holding the door open for me.

I stepped inside, only to find not just Tessa, but also Logan and Selene seated at the table.

have come. It wasn't fear that kept me away, but their presence left a bitter taste in my mouth, one

for you," Tessa greeted

hug.

hard to remain upset with Tessa's kindness, so I forced a smile. "Tessa, I thought it would

two of

supposed to be," Tessa pouted, gesturing toward Logan and Selene. "But I ran into

leaving now would only make Tessa uncomfortable

coincidence," I said,

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intruding." Selene said,

could have left instead of sitting there so

she was as sweet as she appeared. I now knew better. Her ability to pretend was nothing short of

didn't bother hiding my disdain. "If I'd known you were coming, I wouldn't

smile faltered slightly, and Logan's face darkened. He quickly signaled the waiter, "Let's serve the food," he said

in the

put on a little weight recently. Your hands

not from heartbreak. It was all thanks to Ashton. Normally, a breakup would leave me devastated, but this time, I felt

at peace.

be because I'm in a

of Logan's cutlery against his plate. Tessa glanced at him briefly before adding, "It must be because Ashton is taking such

if Tessa could really be my biological mother.

pressing

he is, he should

Logan snapped, his tone

reply, Logan changed the subject. "You love the grilled fish

said, ignoring Logan's irritation. "Elaine loves

I noticed they were all my favorites. Tessa served me every dish as though I

engage Tessa in conversation, but Tessa dismissed her entirely. Selene's face

awkward. If I were Selene, I would have been

discomfort.

excused myself to