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.

nervous, so I tried to deflect, jokingly teasing him. “Wait, don’t tell me that was your

froze the smile on

just said. Seconds later, I heard myself say something that sounded more like what a playboy would

that?” Ashton asked

this conversation, but somehow, I found

course, I knew what he wanted–but I had no intention of giving it to

about this. We’re only putting on a show, and that includes all our physical interactions. If you can’t be professional about it, I’ll have

swap me out like you swap your outfits?” Ashton’s

forced a faint smile, acting nonchalant. “I don’t want to, but given

choice.”

from him was unmistakable. It felt

I think about it, I did take advantage of you during this arrangement–holding your hands, hugging you, kissing you. So, let’s end this here. Our pretend relationship is over.”

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that, I shoved him back

him one last time. “Aren’t you

his

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window and pressed down

standing beneath the dark sky, motionless. His lonely