The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

After hanging up the phone, the car was silent. Faye tried to say something, but she found herself speechless. It was not Logan's concern anyway.

Logan noticed her hesitation and took the initiative to ask, "Did she come to see you?"

"Yeah, just arrived," Faye replied with an embarrassed smile.

"It's good to see her. Aren't you due for some time off? If you're not too swamped at work, you should talk to your boss about taking a break. It'd be good for both of you to get out and unwind," Logan suggested casually as if managing her vacation time. Faye had thought along the same lines.

The car entered the underground garage, and Logan and Faye walked into the elevator one after the other, quickly reaching the ground floor.

Exiting the elevator, they saw Doreen waiting at the door.

As soon as Doreen saw Faye, she rushed over and gave her a once-over.

In front of Logan, Faye felt a bit embarrassed. "I'm fine, Mom, really."

Doreen didn't listen, only relaxing once she was sure Faye was indeed alright.

"You never tell me anything. Do you have any idea how worried your grandma and I were?" Doreen scolded gently, her voice shaking, "From now on, you need to put your safety first, okay? If it wasn't for me, your grandma would be here lecturing you too!" Faye smiled at Doreen, "I really am okay."

Doreen then noticed Logan, a familiar face.

Realizing who he was, Doreen approached Logan with recognition, "I remember you! You're the one who helped our Faye in that video, right? Thank you so much. We'll have to invite you over for dinner as a thank you."

Faye couldn't understand why her mom was acting so familiar but let her continue. The two seemed to be getting along well.

"That's really not necessary. It was

thoughtfully, "Even so, I'd like to thank you properly. Don't feel awkward about it. Faye will be there too, and it'll be a good chance for you to

questioning gave Faye an odd sensation, as if her mom

"Mom, let's not do this here. It's busy,

about to insist it was fine,

apologized to Logan for the oversight, "Sorry about that, Logan. I

problem," Logan replied

Logan might refuse. "I'm here for a while, so when you both are free, I'll

Doreen watched him leave, then turned to

you looking at me like that, Mom?" Faye asked, already dreading

You're coming home with me, and forget about the hospital for a few days. I be keeping an eye on you!" Doreen declared, leaving

doctors, who all agreed she deserved a break. The news of her vacation brought them happiness rather than surprise. "You better rest up and enjoy your time off, Faye. You've got a whole week! Do

Doreen inquired about Mrs. Johnson's issue, "Was the police station visit because of her

lawsuit, and then she did the same when she

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a knack for playing the hero,

mother's words made Faye realize the pattern: Logan always seemed to be there when she was

always keeping an eye on her, or was it just the bond of

into silence in the backseat, uncertain but also finding the topic difficult

but decided it was best for things to remain unspoken for now, allowing for a better understanding

and next to it, a