More Than A Favor

More Than A Favor

Chapter 33

I let out a sigh. “No, just in my dream.”

“Listen Elaine, you’ve got great taste. You’ll kick yourself if you let Ashton slip away. Shoot, if I was 50 years younger, I’d be after him myself,” Chloe joked.

I cracked up. Chloe was such a riot.

“I’m not kidding! Better move fast before that widow snatches him up,” she

warned.

Since it was just me and Chloe at the table, I had to ask, “Mrs. Sutton, where’d Ashton go?”

“Out having drinks with a buddy.”

I sipped some chicken soup, savoring it. “Isn’t drinking bad if he’s driving?”

“Oh, he just helps out with the taxi sometimes. It’s not his regular thing,” Chloe explained. Then she gave me a look. “So are you really thinking about marriage?”

“No, that was just the dream,” I clarified. Chloe rolled her eyes at me again.

I didn’t see Ashton for the rest of the evening. But just as I was drifting off, I

heard him come in.

Chloe’s voice followed: “Make sure everything’s locked up. We’ve got a young lady staying with us now.”

“All locked. Get some sleep.” Ashton’s voice was deep and clear – especially nice to hear at night.

I smiled, then heard Chloe add, “Ashton, better hurry up. Elaine’s already dreaming about marrying you.”

I bolted upright in bed. I never said that!

Chloe was such a gossip, spreading stuff around like that.

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was still processing this, I

I was speechless.

slept deeply and peacefully. Suddenly, I was awakened by no ises outside.

accent.

tone, it wasn’t a young lady. Young women’s voices were usually soft and clear. A woman’s voice, on the other hand, tended

their voices. Yet somehow, I had failed to realize that the man I loved for ten years had turned out

that point. I still found myself thinking about Logan–though not out of

stayed in bed, listening intently to the conversation

Sutton, where’s Ashton?”

this morning,” Chloe replied, her voice accompanied by the sound of running water.

he hadn’t gotten up yet.” The woman’s voice carried a hint of laughter.

you care whether Ashton’s up or not? He’s not interested in you, so stop wasting your time,” Chloe said bluntly.

but the woman outside didn’t seem fazed. Instead, she laughed. “Mrs. Sutton, what do

chuckled under the covers. This woman was certainly

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mercilessly.

know?” Synthia

need dignity,” Chloe said sharply,

don’t. have to

you’ve helped me, but only

laughed quietly under the covers. Chloe’s sharp tongue was truly impressive.

took in a pretty lady. Is that true?” Synthia shifted the topic to

delicate. Plus, she’s a proper and decent lady. I’m quite fond of her,” Chloe said, praising

like to meet her.

was here for me, probably worried I’d steal her beloved Ashton away

I was wearing a white silk nightgown,

and voluminous from sleep, giving me

place has terrible soundproofing. I get woken

I

turned to look at me. Her eyes filled first with amazement, then quickly with