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

these days, with people’s

herself like she had

she asked, though her

looked away since spotting him.

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

be here? Sightseeing?” I shot back. I

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

wanting Logan, I would’ve

tried to provoke me.

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look hurt and embarrassed. Without Logan here, who was she putting on

act for?

it for

can be narcissistic, thinking they’re irresistible.

thought even more highly of herself.

a young widow, probably desperate for a

she already

for better options? Or

didn’t want her

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

looked uncomfortable, glancing nervously at Ashton.

had to laugh. She was clearly trying to catch his eye.

– while stringing Logan along, she’d flirt with any attractive

her only target actually made me feel better. Wonder how Logan would feel

dining with us? Please follow me,” the

walking away without another

close to Ashton. But I misstepped

on my shoulder, keeping it there until I shrugged him off. Then he sat down at our table. He

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

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

saw Selene on her phone. Wonder who she’s calling?

out, open her door, and

together, he never did that for me.