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.

not necessary. It

air, her gaze shifting between Faye and him, eventually nodding thoughtfully, "Even so, I'd like to thank you properly. Don't feel awkward about it.

an odd sensation, as if her mom was screening

or buying cars, Faye quickly intervened, "Mom, let's not do this here. It's busy, and

to insist it was fine, but seeing

"Sorry about that, Logan.

problem," Logan

suggested, afraid Logan might refuse. "I'm here for a while, so when you

Logan's agreement, Doreen watched him leave, then turned to

at me like that, Mom?" Faye

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

better rest up and enjoy your time off, Faye. You've got a whole week! Do whatever makes you happy," the dean said as he handed her the approved leave form. "Thank you," Faye gratefully accepted, leaving the

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

in the morning after receiving a lawsuit, and then she did the same

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through the rearview mirror, "Logan seems to have a knack for playing the hero, always showing up just

Logan always seemed to be there when she was in

eye on her, or

silence in the backseat, uncertain

things to remain unspoken for now, allowing for a better understanding to develop between

on the table caught Doreen's attention, and next