Chapter 18

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“You never told me Wyatt and you were on good terms.” Claire said to Elli.

Eleanor gave her a dismissive glance before she continued to change a kid’s diaper. “Why are you here? Aren’t you supposed to be on the top floor with the boss?”

“Not today. Heath and Logan had something to discuss about business.” She said. After that, it went silent, so Claire repeated what she said about Wyatt.

“We’re not exactly on good terms.” Elli said before she finished. She set the baby back down on the floor and he immediately crawled off to play once more. However, Jenny brought another kid up to Elli, and she quickly took the child and began to change her diaper as well. “Wyatt’s just a…regular.”

Claire raised an eyebrow. “He likes you.” Elli remained silent. “His face says it all.”

“He’s just the uncle of one of the kids I babysit. There’s nothing more going on between us. And there won’t be any more either.”

“Why?” Claire crossed her arms over her chest. “Is it because you already like someone else?”

Eleanor stiffened, but her hands continued to move. Eventually she finished changing the girl’s diaper and let her run off as well. Jenny was busy playing with a group of girls and all the other kids were minding their own businesses, having fun on their own.

“He hasn’t said a word to you ever since, has he?” Claire asked softly.

She didn’t answer, and Elli couldn’t help but feel a pang in her chest from her friend’s correct words. Chad was avoiding her and there was nothing she could do about it. There was always the possibility of catching him at the right time so he couldn’t avoid her, but she couldn’t do that to him. If he wanted to spend some time separate from her, then she should allow him to do so.

“Do you want me to ambush him?” Claire asked, and Elli couldn’t help but smile at her words. That was so like Claire.

But if Chad didn’t like her back, there wasn’t any more she could do but wait until he came back to her and act as if nothing happened. She was fine with that, as long as they went back to like before. Elli still wanted to be able to spend time with Chad again at least.

“No.” Eleanor answered. “It’s fine, Claire. Thanks.”

Claire didn’t look reassured at all. “You sure? I can put in him in a good chokehold while you slap him a few times.”

Elli laughed aloud. “Thanks, but I don’t want to be involved in a case of assault.”

“Not like anyone would see anyway.” Claire mumbled.

Eleanor walked over to Claire and placed a hand on her lower arm. She looked into her friend’s eyes before she said, “Thank you for worrying about me, Claire. But…I’ve gotten the gist of it.” Her voice was controlled as she spoke. “So don’t continue to berate Chad on my behalf. He’s my friend too, and I don’t want anything bad to happen to him.”

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