More Than A Favor

Chapter 64

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“When nothing happens between a single man and woman alone together, usually means something’s wrong with the guy,” Nora texted.

Could Ashton have… Issues?

An image of his lean physique flashed through my mind. No way – if anyone lacked appeal here, it was definitely me.

Considering I couldn’t even compete with a widow for Logan’s attention, what chance did I have with anyone? I ignored Nora’s message.

“Where’d you disappear to last night? I texted but got no response,” Maya asked, finally up with her alarm.

Surprised she’d actually woken up–girl could sleep through a hurricane usually.

Avoiding eye contact, I mumbled, “Went for a run.”

“Running? At midnight?” Maya’s eyes bulged. “Are you torturing yourself? Or just hot and bothered thinking about some guy?”

Classic Maya logic.

“Shut up,” I groaned, rolling my eyes.

“Who goes running in the middle of the night?” She wouldn’t let it go.

I ignored her, changing clothes and reminding her we had work issues to handle downstairs.

“All that overtime just created more problems. Maybe ease up?” she suggested.

I had no response for that.

At the cafeteria, we spotted Ashton already eating breakfast.

Drake!”

a slight nod. “Morning.”

toward the food line, but she grabbed my bag instead. “I’ll

Seriously?

clearly wanting to hang near her crush. I

sitting with Ashton was the

“Ms. Ellison, I can

Talk about awkward.

embarrassed for Maya.

recovered quickly with a bright smile. “Right, thanks

me in line, she whispered, “PMS acting up

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heard the harsh tone, but I felt like… maybe he was trying to keep her

out for me?

off that thought. My ego was getting out of control.

getting our food.

plans together,” Maya countered, leaving me no

right through her. “You just want to stare at your crush

well!” She grinned mischievously.

without raising suspicions – and Maya’s imagination didn’t need

we sat down, a voice called

pretty girl with a

up excitedly. “Clara!

It’s been forever! Join me for

Maya

Ashton and me before agreeing,

just us two. Could this get more uncomfortable?

we didn’t sleep together,” Ashton said casually,