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.

watching Selene

would avoid the wife. But these days, with people’s morals

like she had something

she asked, though her

away since spotting him.

to explain how attention–grabbing he was. Everyone stared – even old ladies. What happened in my neighborhood earlier proved that.

Why else would I be here? Sightseeing?” I shot back. I had

I just couldn’t stand how she played innocent while acting like a

just been honest about wanting Logan, I would’ve

to provoke me. She brought

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tone made her look hurt and embarrassed. Without Logan

act for?

– was it for

be narcissistic, thinking they’re irresistible.

enough, probably thought even more highly of herself.

young widow, probably desperate for

already with

still hunting, looking for better options? Or did she

and I weren’t together, I didn’t want her setting her sights on him.

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

looked uncomfortable, glancing

She was clearly trying

– while stringing Logan along, she’d flirt with any attractive guy. Was she keeping her

wasn’t her only target actually made me feel better. Wonder how Logan would

dining with us? Please

nice please,” I replied, walking away without another word to

her game, I walked extra close to Ashton. But I misstepped and

Then he sat down at our table. He never asked

said, handing him

play the “anything’s fine” card. Instead, he studied the menu seriously.

glanced out the window and saw Selene

get out, open her door, and hover

together, he never did that for