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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.

hadn't mentioned they would be here. If she had, I wouldn't have come. It wasn't fear that kept me away, but their presence left a

We've been waiting for you," Tessa

hug.

Tessa's kindness, so I

the two of

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

leaving now would only make

a coincidence," I said, my tone edged

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said, her voice soft and

could have left instead

she was as sweet as she appeared. I now

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

quickly

in the room was

weight recently. Your

heartbreak. It was all thanks to Ashton. Normally, a breakup would leave me devastated, but this

at peace.

gained weight. Must be because I'm in a good

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

if Tessa could really be my biological mother. When it came to me and Logan, she

smiled faintly, pressing my lips

free? If he is,

Logan snapped,

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

ignoring Logan's irritation.

I noticed they were all my favorites. Tessa served me every dish as though I couldn't manage on my own, completely ignoring Selene, who sat

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

awkward. If I were Selene, I would have been overwhelmed

discomfort.

Tessa's fussing for as long as I could, I excused myself to the