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.

Mr. Drake!”

gave a slight nod. “Morning.”

instead. “I’ll have whatever you’re having. You pick while I save seats

Seriously?

near her crush. I couldn’t even

sitting with Ashton was the last thing I wanted.

spoke up. “Ms. Ellison, I can hold your spot, but

Talk about awkward.

felt embarrassed for

a bright smile.

line, she whispered, “PMS

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tone, but I felt like… maybe he was trying to keep her from dumping work on

out for me?

that thought. My ego was getting out of

else,” I suggested after getting our food. After

together,” Maya countered, leaving me no argument.

saw right through her. “You just want to stare at

know me too well!” She

I couldn’t avoid this without raising suspicions – and Maya’s imagination didn’t need any help – I gave

we sat down, a voice called out: “Maya?”

a

up excitedly. “Clara! What brings you

Join me for breakfast?” Clara

Maya

agreeing, leaving with

us two. Could this get more uncomfortable?

awkward. You just slept in my bed – we didn’t