More Than A Favor

Chapter 113

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I distinctly felt Ashton’s body tremble. I supposed my kiss had caught him off guard. The next second, he tightened his grip on my waist, pulling me closer.

Before things could escalate, I gently pulled back and flashed him a soft smile. “That’s your reward for taking the needle so well.”

As I uttered those words, memories of Logan during his sick days flooded my mind.

Logan had always been terrified of needles. He would rather suffer in silence than go to the hospital. To him, getting a shot was practically a form of torture. He was one tantrum away from acting like a total brat every time he had to face it.

I’d had to comfort him endlessly, treating him like a child. I would cover his eyes during the injection and even let him bite my arm once when the needle went in. Every time Logan received an injection, it felt like I had completed an impossible mission.

And, of course, Logan would demand rewards afterward–like me dancing, singing, or buying him gifts. In those moments, he transformed into “Little Logan,” a version of him that was far from likable.

In contrast, Ashton had been the complete opposite. He had handled the IV drip with composure and without complaint. He didn’t need me to comfort him or hold his hand. In fact, he had asked me to turn away so I wouldn’t have to watch.

He even suggested I take a stroll so I wouldn’t be bored.

The difference was stark. Suddenly, I realized that with Logan, I had never truly been his partner–I had been his caretaker.

present. His tone was low and raspy

what he meant, but I

were getting ready to leave, Logan’s voice rang out behind me.

me. Now we’re even,

to

trace of anger, but his

that moment, Logan enlightened me on just

nuthead, Logan!” I snapped before storming off.

my waist until we exited the hospital and arrived at the

open the car door when he unexpectedly grabbed my shoulders. He turned me around and

was as if the twinkling stars in the night sky

but his stare alone

kiss earlier had ignited something in him.

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was why I needed to make things clear.

but firm. “I was just

rubbed his eyes slightly before asking, “You mean it was just for

in a real relationship, anyway,” I said with a forced smile. It was so

on my shoulders. “Your acting was very convincing.”