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 approach us.

with any decency would avoid the wife. But these days, with people’s morals going downhill, here she was, bold as

she had something

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

since spotting

attention–grabbing he was. Everyone stared – even old ladies. What happened in

I shot back. I had zero patience for

petty. I just couldn’t stand how she played

been honest about wanting Logan, I would’ve

she played games and tried to provoke me. She brought this mess

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and embarrassed. Without Logan

act for?

it for

can be narcissistic, thinking

pretty enough, probably thought

young widow, probably desperate

already with

for better options? Or did she just

I didn’t want her setting her sights

smirked. “Ms. Vaughn, here for the healthy menu? The food’s great here-

uncomfortable, glancing nervously at

She was clearly trying to catch his eye.

stringing Logan along, she’d flirt with any attractive guy. Was

Logan wasn’t her only target actually made me feel better. Wonder how Logan would feel knowing he was just one

with us? Please

walking

to Ashton. But

me with 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 – I appreciated his sense of boundaries.

whatever you want,” I said, handing him the menu.

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

saw Selene on her phone. Wonder

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

time together, he never did that for me.