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.

winked at me, urging me to follow, before

my slippers. They were comfortable, sure, but definitely

Ashton suddenly stopped and asked

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Chloe really phrase it that way? This guy sure

bush.

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

was actually more handsome than Logan, with a

someone’s face when they first meet? It’s

I’m…” Ashton had started to introduce

out. He even whistled and gave me

your taxi?” I asked after the boy walked

replied, implying he worked with someone who owned the cab.

a thing for widows?” I asked bluntly.

darkened. “No.”

I’d developed some serious trauma. I was actually pretty sensitive and fragile, though

answered simply.

got out of what was almost a marriage. My parents are gone, and I’m not looking

my position clear. Chloe’s suggestion