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.

what I thought watching Selene approach

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

carried herself like she

though her

away since spotting

Everyone stared – even old ladies. What happened

Why else would I be here? Sightseeing?” I shot back. I had zero patience

stand how

honest about wanting Logan, I would’ve stepped aside.

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

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sharp tone made her look hurt and embarrassed. Without Logan here, who was she putting on this

act for?

– was it for Ashton?

narcissistic, thinking

being pretty enough, probably thought even more

probably desperate for a good man.

she already with

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

didn’t want her setting her sights on

smirked. “Ms. Vaughn, here for the healthy menu?

uncomfortable, glancing nervously

was clearly

she’d flirt with any attractive guy.

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

us? Please follow me,” the waiter

I replied, walking away without another

game, I walked extra close to Ashton. But I misstepped

until I shrugged him off. Then he sat down at our table. He never asked about Selene – I appreciated his sense

whatever you want,” I said, handing

fine” card. Instead, he studied

glanced out the window and saw Selene on her phone. Wonder who she’s

open her door,

time together, he never did that for