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As soon as the words left my mouth, a wave of embarrassment washed over me.

Had I been too blunt? Surely, Ashton must have felt awkward as well.

But instead of pulling away or reacting with discomfort, he paused for nearly half a minute before simply responding with, “Oh.”

I blinked in surprise.

Oh? How could he be so calm about it?

I glanced up at him, and only then did he slowly straighten his posture.

“Your eyesight isn’t great,” he explained patiently. “I pointed it out to you, but you still couldn’t find it. How else could I help without getting closer?”

His reasoning made perfect sense, leaving me feeling like I had been the one overthinking the

situation.

Ashton, completely unfazed, walked over to a chair, sat down, and picked up his tablet to continue working.

I stole a few glances at him, then sipped my tea to calm my nerves so I could refocus on the task at hand.

to review contained a few minor issues, but nothing significant. They were things

have sufficed. Yet, he made me come all the way here late at night to

purpose? I couldn’t help but sneak

He didn’t once meet my gaze, making me feel like I was

at him again–only to find that he had fallen asleep, his tablet resting

wrong. He was human, after all. Even gods need rest,

myself watching him quietly.

his eyes closed, his tanned skin and strong features exuded an undeniable masculine charm. His high nose bridge, illuminated by the soft overhead light, gave him the

complained about how exhausting her day had been,

others, but he was constantly on the move, managing countless details and making adjustments, even down to the

wonder he had

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through the room. Seeing Ashton

made a noise, or perhaps he was just a light sleeper, because the

mine so tightly that

gasped softly

loosened slightly, but he didn’t let go. His dark eyes locked onto

startled reflection in his gaze, the depth of

I found myself at a loss for words. My lips

sound came out.