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.

bag instead. “I’ll have whatever

Seriously?

wanting to hang near her crush.

was the last

Ashton spoke up. “Ms. Ellison, I can hold your spot,

Talk about awkward.

embarrassed for Maya.

a bright smile. “Right, thanks Mr.

whispered, “PMS acting

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2001

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the harsh tone, but I felt like… maybe he was trying to keep her from dumping work on me.

looking out for

thought. My ego was getting out of

our food.

together,” Maya countered, leaving me

want to stare at

well!”

Maya’s

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

a breakfast tray approached.

up excitedly. “Clara! What brings you

Join me for

Maya

agreeing, leaving with her old classmate.

was just us two. Could

You just slept in my bed – we didn’t sleep