The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 1165

Barry indeed had slipped up, cutting off Logan before he could get a word in. It wasn't on purpose, though.

Throughout their brief interaction, Logan struck Barry as a man of few words but deep thoughts. Worried about putting Logan in an awkward position, Barry had forgotten the man already knew Faye. Throughout the inspection, Logan kept to himself, not uttering a single word to Barry, who in turn, didn't dare strike up another conversation, effectively rendering himself invisible.

"Let's call it a day here. Go do your thing; don't worry about me," Logan said, closing his clipboard with a slight bow of his head.

Barry barely contained his relief. "Sure thing, Logan. Holler if you need me."

Preferably not.

Barry dared not say that last bit out loud, but it crossed his mind as he quickly vanished from sight.

As Logan stepped onto the balcony to take a breather, he caught snippets of a conversation. Someone had beaten him to this quiet spot.

Without a second thought, Logan turned to leave, but then a familiar name stopped him in his tracks.

"Did you hear? The new guy, Logan, knows Faye. They even greeted each other today."

"When did that happen? I've been so swamped today; I didn't even catch a glimpse of this Logan guy. Hope he's not just another high-and-mighty type with a big belly."

"Cut it out with the stereotypes! Logan's actually pretty handsome. He tried greeting Faye earlier, but the director swooped in and whisked him away before he could. Faye told him to go ahead with his duties, I saw everything."

"I even caught them greeting from the emergency exit. Barry was there too, but it was like he wasn't even there the vibe between Logan and Faye was just off."

until a

her attention. And that Barry guy? Always hovering around her. Now there's Logan. She really can't seem to stay out of

about to confront the group when his phone vibrated with a

for lunch. Wanna join me in the cafeteria? It's a good chance to show you

he glanced back at the door, but he headed to meet Faye

even some elders couldn't help but give him a second look, some even inquiring if he was single. Logan politely declined, waiting patiently for

Faye appeared, but so

white coat blocked her path. "Faye, may I have a

"Dr.

got a few questions to ask you,"

at his aggressive demeanor. "Sorry, Dr. Abernasy, I've got plans. Let's

grabbed her wrist. "Are you avoiding

Faye struggled, but

Logan quickly intervened.

could possibly have her attention today?" Dr. Abernashy scoffed, advancing. "I just wanted

as Logan's grip tightened, a

meeting. She said no, so back off," Logan said, his tone

Abernasy quickly pleaded for mercy, insisting

Logan to let

him to stay away from

Faye walk

was seething

a tempest of fury. "Just another plaything for my amusement," he sneered