More Than A Favor

20 64%

Mae Than Al

Chapter 68

“Tim ready, let’s go!” Ashton’s voice snapped me out of my racing thoughts.

Menu

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

wife. But these days, with people’s morals going downhill, here she was, bold

she had something to

a coincidence! Having lunch?” she asked, though

away since spotting

– even old ladies. What happened in my neighborhood

Sightseeing?” I shot

wasn’t about being petty. I just couldn’t stand how

wanting Logan,

played games and tried to provoke me. She

14:10

* Chapter 68

© Get 5

Menu

look hurt and embarrassed. Without Logan

act for?

it for

narcissistic, thinking they’re

being pretty enough, probably thought even more highly of herself.

as a young widow, probably

wasn’t she already

still hunting, looking for better options? Or did she just want any man I

and I weren’t together, I didn’t want her

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

glancing nervously at Ashton.

had to laugh. She was clearly trying to catch his

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

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

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

somewhere nice please,” I replied, walking away without another

I walked extra close to Ashton. But I misstepped and stumbled

with his hand on my shoulder, keeping it there until I shrugged him off. Then he sat down at our

I said, handing

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

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

watched him get out, open

time together, he never did