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.

I thought watching

wife. But these days, with

carried herself like she had something to prove.

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

looked away since

– even old ladies. What happened in

I

how she played

she’d just been honest about wanting Logan, I

she played games and tried to provoke me. She

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Without Logan here, who was she putting on

act for?

was it for Ashton?

be narcissistic, thinking they’re

thought even more

now as a young widow, probably desperate for a good

wasn’t she already with

looking for better options? Or did

didn’t want her setting her sights on him.

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

uncomfortable, glancing nervously at

was clearly trying

with

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

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

please,” I replied, walking away without

game, I walked extra close to Ashton. But I

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

I said,

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

saw Selene on her phone. Wonder

him get out, open her door, and hover protectively like she might hit her head.

all our time together, he never did