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

decency would avoid the wife. But these days,

carried herself like she had something

what a coincidence! Having lunch?” she asked, though her eyes were

away since spotting

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

would I be here? Sightseeing?” I

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

about wanting

provoke me. She brought this mess on herself.

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embarrassed. Without Logan

act for?

– was it

can be narcissistic, thinking they’re irresistible.

being pretty enough, probably thought even

widow, probably

she already with

y was she still hunting, looking for better options? Or did she

didn’t want her

here for the healthy menu? The food’s great

glancing nervously at Ashton.

clearly trying to catch his eye.

stringing Logan along, she’d flirt with

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

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

walking away without another

I walked extra close to Ashton. But I

Then he

want,” I said, handing

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

window and saw Selene on her phone. Wonder who

I watched him get out, open her door, and hover protectively like she

all our time together, he never did that for me.