The Returning Ex

They even phoned Sophia twice, requesting her attendance. Therefore, if that old geezer from the Bailey Family truly has a trick up his sleeve, it must be something with severe ramifications. I wonder whether Lola will be in danger then since it’s such a perilous matter. No matter how masculine and tough she usually appears, she’s still a girl at the end of the day.

Out of the blue, Logan recalled her injured arm some time ago. He couldn’t quite figure out the antsy feeling within him. It seemed as though it was worry, yet it also felt like restlessness and even slight regret. He just couldn’t explain it, but turmoil brewed within him, his heart clenching. For that reason, he didn’t even hear a single word Jasmine had been saying beside him.

Jasmine prattled on at length. When she finally turned and looked at him, she realized that he had obviously spaced out. Thus, she stopped talking, but he didn’t even notice that her words had cut off midway without any continuation. Her lips compressed into a flat line. After some time, she asked, “What do you think about all I said, Logan?”

After a moment’s delay, Logan nodded. “Not bad. Anything you want.” This was obviously a perfunctory remark.

anything. It was as though she understood

seemed to have thought of it when the hour

flashed him a tight

of doing so. He faltered before offering,

must be tired yourself, so just have someone drive me home.” Actually, this was merely a token demurral. In normal circumstances, Logan should have insisted on driving her home despite her having declined. After all, they were

had no idea of this, for he nodded instead. “Alright, then. I’ll have someone go down

at a loss for words. Inhaling deeply, she stood up and nodded in the end. “Fine, fine. Have someone else drive me, then!” Her tone was downright