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!” Maya

slight nod. “Morning.”

food line, but she grabbed my bag instead. “I’ll have whatever you’re having. You pick while I

Seriously?

near her crush. I couldn’t even

was the last thing I

up. “Ms. Ellison, I can hold

Talk about awkward.

felt embarrassed

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

in line, she whispered, “PMS acting up again? Someone’s grumpy

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

he… looking out for

shook off that thought. My ego

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

work plans together,” Maya countered, leaving me no

through her. “You just want to

me too well!” She grinned mischievously.

and Maya’s imagination didn’t need

we sat down, a voice called

with a breakfast tray approached.

“Clara! What

Join me for

Maya

agreeing,

us two. Could this get more uncomfortable?

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