More Than A Favor

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Mae Than Al

Chapter 68

“Tim ready, let’s go!” Ashton’s voice snapped me out of my racing thoughts.

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Walking downstairs, we ran into my elderly neighbor again. She smiled at Ashton, “Such a nice young man! Come by often, okay? Maybe help clean up around here too.”

I thought to myself, “This old lady isn’t shy about asking for favors.”

But Ashton just smiled and said, “Su

Always so helpful. He was probably just being polite- no way he’d actually come back, right?

Outside, Ashton looked around. “It’s an older neighborhood, but nice overall.”

“Used to be better. More renters now, so it’s gone downhill,” I said casually.

He nodded and followed me to my car. As I started the engine, he asked, “How much is rent around here?”

I turned to look at him. “What?”

Buckling his seatbelt, he said, “Just wondering about typical rates, for when I’m looking.”

Something felt off about his question, but before I could think about it…

“What are you treating me to?” he asked, changing the subject.

“What would you like?” I asked, pulling out of the neighborhood.

“I’m not picky–whatever you want,” he said easily.

After all his help today, I figured he deserved somewhere nice. But the moment we walked into the restaurant, I saw exactly who I didn’t want to see.

Worse, she spotted me too. She looked surprised, then started heading our way.

Some people really have no shame.

I thought watching Selene

avoid the wife. But these days, with people’s morals going downhill, here

carried herself like she

coincidence! Having lunch?” she asked, though her eyes were glued to Ashton.

looked away since

to explain how attention–grabbing he was. Everyone stared –

be here? Sightseeing?” I shot back. I had zero patience

about being petty. I just couldn’t stand how she played innocent while acting like a

honest about wanting Logan,

and tried to provoke me. She brought this

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and embarrassed. Without Logan here, who

act for?

was it for Ashton?

narcissistic, thinking they’re

being pretty enough, probably thought

young widow, probably desperate for a

she already with Logan?

hunting, looking for better options? Or did she

I didn’t want her setting her sights on

healthy menu? The food’s great here- perfect for

looked uncomfortable, glancing

was clearly trying to catch his eye.

she’d flirt with any attractive guy.

Wonder how Logan

with us? Please follow me,” the waiter

somewhere nice please,” I replied, walking away without

extra close to Ashton.

his hand on my shoulder, keeping it there until I shrugged him off. Then he sat down at our table. He never asked about Selene

said, handing

he didn’t play the “anything’s fine” card. Instead, he studied

the window and saw Selene on her phone. Wonder

pulled up. I watched him get out, open her door, and hover protectively like she might

together, he never did that