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.

now, he was reminding me of

dignity I had left. I quickly turned my back to him, wiping away my

“I’ll put this in the car for you,” he said simply before walking out

covering my face with my hands. Finally,

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

didn’t say goodbye to them. I didn’t want them to see my red, swollen eyes, nor did I want them

in front of the car. He was staring off

noticed me, a faint smile tugged at the corners of his mouth. “Do you want me to fetch you?”

ached. “You haven’t been here in four years. The town

of amusement in his expression.

to notice my reddened eyes. “I’m leaving now. I’ll buy you dinner another

say anything as I opened the car door and

suddenly placed his hand on the edge of the window. “Where are your

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