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.

was reminding me

last shred of dignity I had left. I quickly turned my back to him, wiping away my tears as fast as I could.

“I’ll put this in the car for you,”

he was gone, I stayed where I was, covering my face with my hands. Finally, I let the tears? pour freely down

the kitchen. Their joy over their son’s return had clearly overshadowed the sadness

them to see my red, swollen eyes, nor did I want them to try to convince

in front of the car. He was staring off into the distance, lost in

smile tugged at the corners of his

“You haven’t been here in four years. The town has changed a lot. You might get lost.”

a trace of amusement in his expression.

notice my reddened eyes. “I’m leaving now.

the car door

suddenly placed his hand on the edge of the

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now? Can you tell me?