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!”

a slight nod.

grabbed my bag instead. “I’ll

Seriously?

winked, clearly wanting to hang near her crush. I

Ashton was the last thing I wanted.

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

Talk about awkward.

embarrassed for Maya.

quickly with a bright smile. “Right, thanks Mr. Drake.”

whispered, “PMS acting

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

looking out

that thought. My ego was

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

discuss work plans together,” Maya countered, leaving me no argument.

her. “You just want to stare at your crush while eating.”

know me too well!” She grinned mischievously.

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

down, a voice called out: “Maya?”

a

up excitedly. “Clara! What brings

been forever! Join me for

Maya

before agreeing, leaving with her old

just us two. Could this get

didn’t sleep together,” Ashton said casually, nearly making me choke on