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.

at me, urging me to follow, before

shuffled along in my slippers. They were comfortable, sure, but definitely not right for

when Ashton suddenly stopped and asked point–blank, “I heard you want

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directness left me speechless,

Chloe really phrase it that way? This guy

bush.

second thoughts?” I looked up at him, taking the opportunity to really study his face for the first time. His features were sharp and defined, with deep–set eyes and strong brows. His lips were perfectly proportioned –

handsome than Logan,

let’s be real–who doesn’t check out someone’s face when they first meet? It’s not like we can strip them down to inspect

Now, I’m…” Ashton

maybe seventeen or eighteen, called out. He even

asked after the boy

with someone who owned the

a thing for

darkened. “No.”

you might develop one in the future?” Asking this made me realize I’d developed some serious trauma. I was actually pretty sensitive

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marriage. My parents are gone, and I’m not looking to date anyone

to make my position clear. Chloe’s suggestion