More Than A Favor

Chapter 31

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Hearing the call, I tossed my phone aside and called back, “Coming!”

With that, I kicked off my shoes and shuffled to the door in my slippers. The moment I opened it, I spotted Ashton filling water buckets in the courtyard,

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Several white buckets were lined up in a row. As he filled each one, he lifted them effortlessly, his muscles clearly visible even through his shirt. Every movement radiated pure strength and power.

“Why are you filling so many buckets? Are we getting a water outage?” I asked, walking over.

Chloe shot me a disapproving look, silently scolding me about my casual slippers. Ashton didn’t answer, but Chloe jumped in, “Just being prepared,

in case.”

She patted Ashton and said, “I’m making chicken soup tonight. You two should go get some free–range chickens for me. And grab some cilantro and green onions while you’re at it.” This was obviously a set–up to get us talking. Looking at my oversized slippers, I realized they weren’t exactly appropriate. But going back to change now would just make everything more awkward.

“Go change your shoes,” Ashton said matter–of–factly.

I laughed it off. “It’s fine, really.”

Ashton didn’t say anything else and started walking toward the gate.

me, urging me to follow, before calling out, “Ashton, wait up for Elaine!”

comfortable, sure, but definitely not right

and asked point–blank, “I heard

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the first time. His features were sharp and defined, with deep–set eyes and strong brows. His lips were perfectly proportioned – not

than Logan, with a slightly darker

someone’s face when they first

in the military. Now, I’m…” Ashton had started to introduce

even whistled and gave

taxi?” I asked after the boy walked away.

worked with someone who owned the cab.

a thing for widows?” I asked

darkened. “No.”

this made me realize I’d developed some serious trauma. I was actually pretty sensitive and fragile, though nobody ever

he answered

Just got out of what was almost a marriage. My parents are gone, and

position clear. Chloe’s suggestion