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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.

enjoy your lunch. I need to head back," I

and affectionate. "Let's leave

you."

and parted

join Tessa. "What

Ashton," I replied

momentarily surprised but quickly smiled and teased, "Did he follow you here to

with his superior," I said

food on my plate. "Elaine, I'm sure Ashton's a good man, but can

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a good enough family background, don't you?" I replied, cutting straight to

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

Ethan had built Mercer Corporation from the ground up. It wasn't a legacy handed down through generations but

I couldn't help but ask, "Were things really hard for you and Ethan before you started

softening. "Very much so, but I'd rather not think

were too painful to reflect

her face and said, "Is that why you two decided

also fate," she said

I murmured. "My parents came to Hilcord to start a business too, but..." I

this, Tessa reached out and patted my shoulder.

done. Let's focus on

shook my head, my voice firm. “Tessa, were you there when my parents had their crash?

parents' deaths. All I knew was that they had died in a

reached for my hand. "Elaine, I told you-we shouldr bring this up. It's in the

the truth. Please... tell me," I pleaded, holding

slightly. "It's all in the past, Elaine. Why are you so determined to dig it up

stayed silent for a moment before replying, "Because they were my

this world."