More Than A Favor

Chapter 50

I froze. Before I could respond, Miles had already pulled me into his arms.

His warm breath gently brushed against my hair, and his embrace radiated a heat that seeped through my skin, reaching my heart. I shivered slightly, overwhelmed by the warmth and comfort he offered.

“You still have me, kid,” Miles murmured softly, his deep voice resonating in my ears as he patted the back of my head with his large hand.

Then, just as gently as he had embraced me, he let go.

Even though I had never been much of a crier, I suddenly felt tears welling up in my eyes. They spilled over before I could even think to stop them, sliding silently down my face.

I didn’t want to cry, I didn’t want to show any weakness in front of him.

I tried desperately to hold the tears back, but the harder I tried, the more they fell. Feeling ashamed of myself, I turned away from him, refusing to let him see the pathetic state I was in.

Miles must have noticed anyway. He reached out and softly caressed my hair with his hand, his touch tender and reassuring. “It’s not embarrassing to cry in front of me, remember?”

It was something he had once told me before.

he was reminding me of

I had left. I quickly

picked up my suitcase. “I’ll put this in

I stayed where I was, covering my face with my

Tessa and Ethan were still busy in the kitchen. Their joy over their son’s return had clearly

didn’t want them to see my red, swollen eyes, nor did I want them to try to convince

I stepped outside, Miles was waiting for me in front of the car. He was staring off into the distance,

tugged at the corners of his

ached. “You haven’t been here in four years. The town has changed a lot.

smile widened slightly, a trace of amusement in his expression. “Is that

to notice my reddened eyes. “I’m

car door and slid

suddenly placed his hand on

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