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

tried dragging Maya toward the food line, but she grabbed my bag instead. “I’ll have whatever you’re having. You pick while I save seats here.”

Seriously?

wanting to hang near

sitting with Ashton was the last thing I

I could move, Ashton spoke up. “Ms. Ellison, I can

Talk about awkward.

embarrassed for

too, but recovered quickly with a bright smile. “Right,

she whispered, “PMS

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felt like… maybe he was trying to keep her from dumping work on

out

shook off that thought. My ego was getting out

after getting our food. After last night,

together,”

want to stare

me too well!” She grinned mischievously.

suspicions – and Maya’s imagination didn’t need any help – I

a voice called

girl with a

excitedly. “Clara! What brings

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

Maya

me before agreeing, leaving

was just us two. Could this

awkward. You just slept in my bed – we didn’t sleep together,” Ashton said casually,