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!” Maya

a slight

she grabbed my bag instead. “I’ll

Seriously?

hang near her crush. I

the last thing I wanted.

Ashton spoke up. “Ms. Ellison, I can hold your spot, but handle your own business.”

Talk about awkward.

felt embarrassed

quickly with a bright

“PMS acting up

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like… maybe he was trying to keep

he… looking out

off that thought. My ego was getting out of

I suggested after getting our food. After last night, facing Ashton seemed

We can discuss work plans together,” Maya

want

know me too well!” She

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

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

pretty girl with a breakfast

“Clara! What brings you

It’s been forever! Join me for breakfast?” Clara offered.

Maya

and me before agreeing, leaving with her old classmate.

just us two. Could this get more

in my bed – we didn’t sleep together,” Ashton said casually, nearly making