The Million-Dollar Heart (Percival and Vivienne) novel Chapter 1167

Faye stared at Logan in surprise, "Did you already grab something to eat?"

"Yeah, got off work a tad earlier than you? I was feeling a bit peckish, and this one's still warm, untouched. Thought you might appreciate skipping cooking tonight, what do you say?" Without waiting for an answer, Logan placed the takeout bag in Faye's hands, "You've been burning the candle at both ends without proper meals, Faye. You don't want to start having health issues at your age, do you?"

Barry grumbled under his breath, "Playing the saint, while I'm here breaking my back bringing food, only to end up playing Cupid for these two!"

Faye found no reason to refuse, especially considering the hassle of cooking and cleaning up after a long shift at the hospital.

"Well then, I owe you one, Logan!" Faye said, accepting the bag as they entered the building together.

Though the hospital was quieter at this hour, they still bumped into a few colleagues on their way.

The chatting nurses fell silent at the sight of Faye and Logan, exchanging knowing looks.

Faye greeted them naturally, "Just off your shift too?"

"Yeah, Faye, are you and Logan...?" The unspoken question hung in the air, fueled by their curious glances.

Feeling the awkwardness, Logan quickly explained, "Ran into her on the way here. It's late, and it's not safe for a lady to walk alone. Better to stick together after dark."

As they boarded the elevator, Logan's words seemed to ease the tension, making the earlier assumption appear to be an overreach. After all, they were just old schoolmates, reminding everyone to keep their imaginations in check.

Exiting the elevator, Logan followed Faye out, leaving their colleagues in a buzz of speculation.

"Wait, why is Logan getting off here? Doesn't he live in the other building?" The mystery deepened, but speculation was cut short as the elevator doors closed.

Before entering her apartment, Faye heard Logan's parting advice, "It's getting chillier, make sure to keep warm and have a good rest."

"Ah, screw it!" Logan decided on a whim and snapped a photo to send to Faye.

Faye had just finished her grab-and-go breakfast when she saw the message from Logan pop up. She couldn't help but burst into laughter.

The photo Logan sent was an attempt to mimic what she had done the day before. Most of the picture was dominated by a nearly empty lunchbox, but you could catch a glimpse of Logan looking somewhat sheepish in the background.

At first, Faye couldn't figure out what his expression was all about, not until she read the message Logan sent along with the photo.

"Got so caught up in eating, I totally forgot to report back. I finished off what was left in the photo, and man, it was delicious. You've got some serious skills in the kitchen!"

After pondering for a bit and probably feeling his initial message was too stiff, Logan rummaged through his phone and sent another message her way.