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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.

few minor issues, but

phone call would have sufficed. Yet, he made me come all the way

purpose? I couldn’t help

Ashton appeared completely engrossed in his work. He didn’t once meet my gaze, making me feel like I was overthinking things

over at him again–only to find that he had

I was wrong. He was human, after all. Even gods need rest, as I’d seen celestial beings in TV shows dozing off.

myself watching him quietly.

an undeniable masculine charm. His high nose bridge, illuminated by

had complained about how exhausting her day had been, Ashton must have been even more worn out.

seen him delegate tasks to others, but he was constantly on the move, managing countless details and making adjustments, even down to the lights. His work demanded both physical effort and mental

no wonder he had

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the room. Seeing Ashton in short sleeves, I quietly got

light sleeper, because

shot out and clasped mine so tightly that it felt like my bones might break.

gasped softly

let go. His dark eyes locked onto mine,

I saw my own startled reflection in his gaze,

found myself at a loss for words. My

sound came out.