More Than A Favor

Chapter 114

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Oh? I had never thought about that.

The answer was probably a no. After all, I had rarely kissed anyone in my life. Even with Logan–the man I had once loved–I only ever stole soft kisses when he was sick or drunkenly asleep. And even

those were on his cheeks or the back of his hands.

Yet, the kiss Ashton and I shared earlier was on the lips, which had rarely, if ever, happened with Logan.

Logan had only kissed me on my cheeks and forehead, never my lips. I vividly remembered the one time I had asked him why. “We’ve known each other for too long, Elaine. I can’t kiss you on the lips,” he

had said.

The truth was simple–he didn’t love me.

Some said that when a couple kissed, something magical happened–their tongues intertwined, dopamine was released, and the feeling became irresistible. If one could resist the other, then love wasn’t there.

“I don’t care about the what–ifs,” I replied to Ashton, trying to sound indifferent.

His jaw tightened, and I noticed his Adam’s apple bobbing as he swallowed hard. “But I want to know,” he said, his voice resolute. His intense gaze bore into mine, and for the first time, I felt cornered.

to deflect, jokingly teasing him. “Wait, don’t tell

the smile

I heard myself say something that sounded more like what a playboy would

do that?” Ashton asked quickly, his voice filled with intrigue.

supposed to dominate this conversation, but somehow, I found

had no intention of giving it

way to reject him effectively. “Ashton, we’ve talked about this. We’re only putting on a show, and

out like you swap your outfits?”

nonchalant. “I don’t want to, but given

choice.”

radiating from him was unmistakable. It

you’re an innocent guy. Now that I think about it, I did take advantage of you during this arrangement–holding your hands, hugging you, kissing you. So,

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shoved him back and climbed

window, I looked at him

silent, his

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I rolled up the window and pressed down

forward, I glanced in the rearview mirror. Ashton was still standing beneath the dark sky,