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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.

review contained a few minor issues, but nothing significant. They were things he could have easily handled himself.

made me come all the way here late at

purpose? I couldn’t

in his work. He didn’t once meet my gaze, making me

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

He was human, after all. Even gods need rest, as I’d seen celestial

found myself watching him quietly.

illuminated by the soft overhead light, gave him the appearance of a main character straight out of a drama

day had been, Ashton must have

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

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lifted the curtains, sending a chill through the room. Seeing Ashton in short sleeves, I quietly got up,

perhaps he was just a light sleeper, because the moment the blanket touched him, his eyes

could react, his hand shot out and clasped mine so tightly that

I gasped softly

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

I saw my own startled reflection in his gaze, the depth of his

loss for words. My lips trembled as I tried to speak, but no

sound came out.