More Than A Favor

Chapter 106

I called Ashton. He didn’t pick up–he was probably busy–so I left him a message on WhatsApp.

“Can you come to the Mercer estate with me tonight?”

Meng

Since he hadn’t answered the phone, I didn’t expect a quick reply to my message either. After sending it, I got back to work and focused on finishing my tasks.

It was nearing the end of my shift when Ashton finally called back.

“I was busy earlier and just saw your message,” he explained.

“I understand. Are you free tonight?” I asked.

“What time?” Ashton replied.

I thought for a moment. If we went at six, it would be dinner time, and Ethan and Tessa would likely invite us to stay for dinner. I didn’t mind, but Ashton might feel awkward.

“Seven–thirty,” I decided. By then, the Mercer family would have finished dinner.

“Okay, I’ll pick you up at seven. Is that alright?” Ashton asked.

I laughed. “How are you planning to pick me up? On a shared bike?”

I didn’t mean anything by it; it was just a harmless joke. But when Ashton didn’t respond, I realized my words might have been misunderstood.

“No, no, I didn’t mean anything by that,” I quickly explained. Then I added, “I’ll come pick you up.”

“I’ll be home half an hour earlier. When the time comes, we can go together,” Ashton said, then paused. “Do I need to prepare any gifts?”

“No need. I’ve got it covered,” I replied and hung up.

Instead of heading home, I stopped by a men’s clothing store. Since I was taking Ashton to the Mercer estate, I couldn’t let him wear his usual casual clothes. Although I didn’t know if he had anything appropriate, it felt necessary to buy him something suitable, considering I was asking him to play a role for me.

At six in the evening, I had a light meal and waited for Ashton to come home.

But as the clock ticked closer to seven and I still hadn’t heard any noise from next door, I started to get

anxious. I called Ashton, but he didn’t answer.

I wasn’t sure if he was busy or had changed his mind about going with me. Feeling unsure, I grabbed my things and prepared to head to the Mercer estate on my own.

Just as I opened my door, I noticed Ashton’s door was slightly ajar.

Was he back?

I heard

open slightly and stepped inside.

his name got stuck in my throat

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waist, leaving most of his physique exposed. His tanned skin

was. A faint blush

tan skin.

a moment, neither of us moved. We just stared at each other, as if time itself

I regain my senses, swallowing hard as I

in place, as I heard the sound of his bedroom door closing. He was getting dressed. That’s when I remembered the clothes I’d bought for him earlier and blurted out,

words left

I just said?

told him not to get dressed and to

flooded me, and I wished the ground would open up and swallow me

was too late to take them back. I hurried to my room to grab the clothes I’d bought for him, then rushed back to his

clothes for you. I’m leaving them

it was better to avoid drawing more attention to

1. it.

bag on the floor, the bedroom door swung open.

there, fully dressed.

the top two buttons

this style would suit him, which was

But now…

looked like a picture–perfect CEO–minimalist,

until his hand brushed against mine as he reached for the bag.

these on?” he asked, glancing at

quickly. “No, no. You look great

“I’ll wear what

put them away. Meanwhile, I lingered in the doorway, my eyes

was small, as the building was old. The new bed he’d requested from the landlord took up nearly two–thirds of the space. The blanket on top was folded so neatly it

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