DreameNovelChapter 126 Get 5 Menu Tessa, Logan's mother, valued straightforwardness and kindness above all else. She often said that petite, overly delicate women lacked generosity and tended to be petty. While it wasn't fair to judge solely by appearances, Tessa's wisdom often rang true.
"I can't help you," I said firmly, breaking the silence.
"Why?" Selene's voice rose slightly, panic creeping into her expression.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtI pursed my lips. "Tessa is very opinionated and not easily swayed. She won't accept just anyone." "But she loves you," Selene countered, her tone pleading. "She'll listen to you to sextent." Lowering her gaze, she added, "You know my situation. I don't know how I'll survive without Logan." I couldn't help but find her words ironic. She hadn't reacted this way when she lost her husband, but now Logan was her lifeline? I let out a soft laugh. "You're right-Tessa does love me. And that's exactly why she'll never accept you." Selene's face fell, and she was momentarily at a loss for words.
"You should fight for the happiness you want on your own," I said as I stood up. "Relying on others won't get you anywhere, Ms. Vaughn." Just as I turned to leave, I heard her murmur, "Do you think his family would acceptif the baby weren't in the picture?" I froze briefly, furrowing my brows. Was I not clear enough earlier? Without responding, I walked away.
When I told Nora about Selene's request, she shook her head and laughed. "She's shameless." I pouted. "Dating Logan might be possible for her, but marrying into the Mercer family? Definitely not." I knew Ethan and Tessa well. Ethan cared deeply about his reputation, so Logan could marry an ordinary woman as long as her record was clean. But Tessa? There was no way she'd allow her son to beca stepfather.
"She must've run out of ideas if she cto you," Nora said. "You didn't promise her anything, did you?" I clinked my glass against hers. "Do you think I'm that stupid?" Nora chuckled and shook her head. "Logan used to seem so put-together. I wonder what's gotten into him lately." "I don't care anymore," I said, downing the rest of my wine. “He's a killjoy." The rich, slightly bitter red wine warmed my system as I finished the glass. Although my alcohol tolerance was decent, a few glasses were enough to maketipsy.
Eventually, Nora helpedout of the restaurant. She offered to takeback to her place, but I refused. "I wanna go home," I mumbled.
Nora gavea knowing look. "Planning to knock on Ashton's door?" 16:10 31.04% < Chapter 126 I grinned lazily. "Maybe. But I'm not sure if he's htonight." Get 5 > = Menu When we reached my apartment, I noticed Ashton's door was closed. Determined, I stumbled over and slammed my hands against it.
"Open up, Ashton! Don't try to hide from me-I know you're in there!" I shouted.
Nora stood behind me, amused. "I don't think he's back," she pointed out.
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"He is," I insisted. "He's just avoiding me. All I did was kiss him without asking! can't believe he's actually upset about it." Nora's eyes widened. "You kissed him? And you initiated it? Elaine, did you...?"
"No!" I cut her off, shaking my head.
"It was just a kiss. If we her we'd gone m further and he acted like this, I'd be ΕΠ furious. He's way too serious.” She looked atin disbelief. "Elaine, are you... into Ashton?"
"I am!" I admitted boldly, the wine loosening my tongue. "You known Nora? I really wanna strip his shirt off, see his chest muscles, touch his abs, and-" Before I could finish my drunken rambling, the door suddenly swung open.
Ashton stood there, drying his damp hair with a towel. His piercing gaze locked onto mine.
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