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.

before calling

shuffled along in my slippers. They were comfortable,

and asked point–blank,

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directness left me

way? This guy sure

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,

more handsome than Logan, with a slightly darker complexion too.

doesn’t check out someone’s face when they first meet? It’s not like we can

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

seventeen or eighteen, called out. He even whistled and gave me a couple of obvious once–overs.

your taxi?” I asked after the boy walked away.

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

for widows?” I asked

expression darkened.

the future?” Asking this made me realize I’d developed some serious trauma. I was actually

answered simply.

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

to make my position clear. Chloe’s suggestion about