More Than A Favor (Elaine and Logan)

"Did something happen to Logan?" I asked cautiously.

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Miles hesitated for a moment before saying, "If you really want to know, you should ask him yourself."

His answer left me speechless.

But Miles quickly smoothed things over, as he always did. "What I mean is, even though you're not together anymore, it's natural to still care about him. You're not doing anything wrong."

I chuckled softly. "I just didn't want to make his current girlfriend jealous."

Miles laughed lightly. "Elaine, when you're free, let's grab a meal together."

Since he had just reassured me that we were like family now, I didn't see a reason to refuse.

After hanging up, I sighed in relief. It seemed like nothing had happened to Logan, but the dream still unsettled me.

Could it have been triggered by his question the other day-whether I'd be heartbroken if something happened to him?noveldrama

Our ten years together weren't something I could simply erase. Even if I wanted to, some part of Logan would always stay with me. But Ashton and I had already started a new chapter. Logan was now part of my past.

I set my phone down and prepared to get out of bed. Just as I did, a message from Ashton popped up:

"Are you awake?"

I hadn't even replied when another message came in:

"I made breakfast and left it on the table. Remember to eat it, and don't come to the office today."

Huh?

He was acting like a boss already. But then again, with his three-million-dollar annual salary, I supposed he had the standing to make such suggestions.

If Ashton had requested a day off for me, Alex would've surely agreed. Still, his actions made me feel slightly uneasy, as though he was overstepping.

Even though I knew he was just worried about me, I only replied with a simple, "Okay."

Despite Ashton's insistence, I went to the office after breakfast. My legs were sore, as if I'd climbed a mountain, but I didn't want to sit idle at home.

"Huh? What are you doing here? Didn't you take the day off?" Alex asked, holding a cup of coffee as he bumped into me.

"When did I say that?" I shot back, raising an eyebrow.

Alex froze for a moment before chuckling awkwardly. "Must've been my mistake."

He was clearly covering for Ashton. How strange, considering they'd only just met.

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"Go on, get to work," Alex said, waving me off as he walked away.

"Mr. Hall," I called out, stopping him. "Did you know Ashton before?"

"Before?" he repeated, blinking innocently. "Does 'before today' count?"

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I could tell he was dodging the question, so I didn't push further. Instead, I gave

him a mocking smile. “Forget it. Never mind."

I headed toward my office, but a colleague stopped me at the door.

"Boss, you're here. A client is waiting for you in the meeting room. They said they had an appointment with you."

Frowning, I asked, "Are you sure they're looking for me? How long have they been waiting?"

"They specifically asked for you. It's been almost an hour."

Curious and confused, I put down my bag and made my way to the meeting room.

When I pushed open the door and saw who was sitting there, the blood rushed to my head.

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