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Chapter 183

Logan's tone grew sharper.

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"I understand, Logan. No matter what I do, Mrs. Mercer won't like me. I'm sorry for dragging you into this emotional mess," Selene said quietly.

Her apology was humble, almost self-deprecating. She hadn't done anything wrong. Even if she had, it would've been out of her overwhelming love for him. Otherwise, she wouldn't have endured so much

for his sake.

"I don't mind the mess-it's what I deserve. But you should stop torturing yourself," Logan said, his voice unusually irritable.

"Logan, I don't understand you. What do you mean?" Selene asked, her

meekness somehow amplified around him. I couldn't tell if it was genuine or just a facade.

As they continued walking away, their voices faded, and I couldn't make out the rest of their conversation. I wasn't unfamiliar with scenes like this. Logan often acted like an emotional child, and it was one of the many reasons our relationship had been so miserable.

Just as that thought crossed my mind, Alex's voice broke through.

"How long do you two plan to hug? The food's getting cold."

His words snapped me out of my thoughts, and I suddenly realized I was still in Ashton's arms. My face flushed crimson as I quickly stepped back, escaping his embrace.

"You two carry on. I need to get back to my table," I said hurriedly, trying to leave.

But Ashton tugged at my wrist, stopping me. When I turned around, I noticed Logan and Selene looking in our direction.

Their reactions couldn't have been more different: Logan's face was grim, while Selene looked pale and uneasy. I ignored them and turned back to Ashton.

head back," I said, keeping

warm and affectionate. "Let's leave together afterward.

you."

nodded and parted ways

with Alex, while I headed back to join Tessa. "What took

into Ashton," I

surprised but quickly smiled and teased, "Did he follow you here to make sure you wouldn't

his superior," I said vaguely, avoiding too many

my plate. "Elaine, I'm sure Ashton's a good

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family background, don't you?"

I wouldn't want you to struggle. It's extremely

ground up. It wasn't a legacy handed down

her words lingered, I couldn't help but ask, "Were things really hard for you and

not think about

struggles were too painful to reflect on, no

said, "Is that why you two decided to start the business? Because it became

fate," she said with a

a business too, but..." I trailed off,

Tessa reached out and patted my shoulder.

done. Let's

were you there when my parents had their crash? Do you know

first time, I realized how little I knew about my parents' deaths. All I knew

shifted slightly, and she reached for my hand. "Elaine, I told you-we shouldr bring this up.

Tessa. I can handle the truth. Please... tell me," I pleaded, holding

past, Elaine. Why are you so determined

before replying, "Because they

this world."