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 nod.

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

Seriously?

to hang near her crush. I couldn’t even argue.

the last thing

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

Talk about awkward.

felt embarrassed

quickly with a bright smile. “Right, thanks

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

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

he… looking out

that thought. My ego

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

discuss work plans together,” Maya

“You just want to stare

well!”

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

down, a voice called out:

a breakfast

jumped up excitedly. “Clara! What brings you

trip. It’s been forever! Join

Maya

Ashton and me before agreeing, leaving

was just us two. Could this

bed – we didn’t sleep together,” Ashton said casually,