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!”

slight nod.

my bag instead. “I’ll have whatever you’re having. You pick while I

Seriously?

hang near her crush.

the last thing I wanted.

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

Talk about awkward.

felt embarrassed for

a bright smile. “Right, thanks Mr.

whispered, “PMS acting up again? Someone’s grumpy today.”

14 09

2001

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

looking out for me?

thought. My ego was getting out

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

together,” Maya

her. “You just want to

know me too well!” She grinned mischievously.

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

sat down, a voice called out: “Maya?”

pretty girl with a breakfast

up excitedly. “Clara! What brings

It’s been forever! Join me for

Maya

before agreeing,

two. Could this get more

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