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.

thought watching

days, with people’s

like she had

lunch?” she asked, though her eyes

looked away since spotting

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

be here? Sightseeing?” I shot back. I

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

about wanting Logan, I would’ve stepped

provoke me. She brought this mess on herself.

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look hurt and embarrassed. Without

act for?

it

be narcissistic, thinking

being pretty enough, probably thought even more highly

as a young widow, probably desperate for a

already with Logan?

still hunting, looking for better options? Or did she

weren’t together, I didn’t want her

“Ms. Vaughn, here for the healthy menu?

looked uncomfortable, glancing nervously at

She was clearly trying to catch his eye.

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

her only target actually made me feel better. Wonder how Logan would feel knowing he was just one option on

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

replied, walking

close to Ashton. But I misstepped

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

said, handing him

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

saw Selene on her

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

time together, he never did