More Than A Favor

Chapter 127

This was the second time Ashton had caught me in an awkward moment.

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The first time, I’d stumbled upon him half–naked, wrapped only in a towel. This time, he’d overheard me thirsting over him.

I couldn’t help but suspect he’d opened the door on purpose. Why else would he wait so long, only to open it right when I was saying something embarrassing?

At that critical moment, the only way to salvage my dignity was to act drunk. If I pretended to have no recollection of the incident, I could save myself from this mortification.

“Look, Nora! He’s right here!” I exclaimed, feigning ignorance of my previous comment and pointing at Ashton as if nothing had happened.

Nora gave an awkward smile before looking at him. “She’s drunk.”

“I’m not drunk!” I countered, playing the part. After all, no drunk person ever admits they’re drunk.

Nora, however, pinched me in the waist and teased, “Oh, right. You’ve only had one glass of wine. How drunk could you possibly be?”

Betrayed. That was how I felt. Who else but my best friend would know the perfect moment to sell me

out?

yet he stood there, staring at me with an expression I couldn’t read. “What did you need me for?” he asked calmly.

to lead

Ashton’s voice rang

“I’m dizzy. Let’s talk tomorrow,” I blurted

door closed, Nora burst

her, my

might as well get him into bed. Who cares about Tom, Dick, or Harry after that?” she teased.

“Leave. This is the

you finally sleep

knew Nora genuinely wanted Ashton and me to

lingering embarrassment. I kept hearing noises from Ashton’s apartment and feared he might come knocking

wanted to ask him about the punks and his investigation into his father’s accident. But now, I was

fell asleep, though

to the sound of the door across the hall closing. I

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