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.

what I thought watching Selene

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

carried herself like she

Having lunch?” she asked, though her eyes were glued to

since spotting

was. Everyone stared – even old

here? Sightseeing?” I

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

been honest about wanting Logan, I would’ve

and tried to provoke me. She brought

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her look hurt and embarrassed. Without

act for?

was it

narcissistic,

thought even more highly of

as a young widow, probably desperate for a good man.

wasn’t she already with

Or did she just want any man I was

I didn’t want her

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

uncomfortable, glancing nervously at Ashton.

was clearly trying

flirt with any attractive guy. Was she

target actually made me feel better. Wonder how Logan would feel knowing he was just

dining with us? Please follow me,” the waiter approached.

replied, walking away without another word

extra close to Ashton. But I misstepped and

I shrugged him off. Then

said, handing him the menu.

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

the window and saw Selene on her phone. Wonder who

then, Logan’s car pulled up. I watched him get out, open

our time together, he never did that