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

the situation was preying on the last shred of dignity I had left. I quickly turned my back to him, wiping away my

my suitcase. “I’ll put this in the car for you,” he said simply

though he was gone, I stayed where I was, covering my face with my hands. Finally, I let the

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

to see my red, swollen eyes, nor did

waiting for me in front of the car.

at the corners of his mouth.

my head, forcing a smile even though my chest still ached. “You haven’t been here in four years. The town has changed a lot. You might

trace of amusement in

didn’t want him to notice my reddened eyes. “I’m leaving now. I’ll buy you dinner another time,” I said light

I opened the car door

his hand on the edge of the window. “Where are

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