More Than A Favor

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Silence was the best strategy in moments like this, so I closed my eyes and ignored him.

Ashton continued rubbing my foot, the warm and ticklish sensation spreading through me. I couldn't tell if it was the fever or his care, but it tugged at something deep within my heart.

Today, Ashton had inadvertently made me relive the time when my parents were still around. Those memories were warm yet tinged with sadness, and before I knew it, tears were streaming down my face again.

"Take a nap," Ashton said as he got up and adjusted the towel on my forehead. "I made some potato soup. Have some when you wake up."

"Ashton..." I called out softly, watching him from behind.

He stopped mid-step and turned slightly, waiting for me to continue.

"Did you... know me?" My words hung in the air, vague and uncertain.

Ashton's presence today had brought back so many memories of my childhood. His care felt familiar,

almost familial, as if my parents' shadows were somehow intertwined with him.

He paused for a moment, seeming to mutter something under his breath, but I couldn't make it out. Without saying anything further, he walked away.

I drifted into a deep sleep almost instantly.

In my dream, I saw my parents again. They held my hands, coaxing me to take my medicine and feeding me candy. My dad rubbed my hands and feet, just like Ashton had done earlier.

"Dad... Mom..." I murmured, reaching out as if to hold them.

Their faces were warm and familiar, but just as I tried to call out to them again, I heard Ashton's voice instead.

"Elaine, time for dinner." His words broke through the dream.

I refused to wake up. All I wanted was to hold onto my parents' hands tighter. "Dad... Mom... don't go. Don't leave me."

voice echoed again, but this time it seemed closer. Annoyed, I

eyes, I realized I was gripping Ashton's hand tightly. He was sitting beside me, his gaze steady but filled with something I couldn't quite place. Pain?

our eyes met, I felt a

had wanted to

his hands and face for any signs of injury.

Even if they did, they wouldn't be

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soup he had prepared. Then, I asked, "Have you found anything about your father's car accident? Who was behind it? They gave you such

leaving me with more questions

further. "Was your father's boss someone important? Does his death affect anyone's interests?" "He died

made me

they

his gaze, avoiding eye

was at a loss for words. After a moment of silence, I asked, "Will you continue

course," Ashton replied

be in danger. The men from yesterday seemed very

as he looked directly at me.

his boss are

me

on the past. Those were my dad's words to my

hum, his

felt heavy, I didn't know what else to say,

finished his food, I decided to lighten the mood. "Your cooking skills are excellent. Did you learn it in

already knew the answer was no-he had mentioned before that he was

sister," Ashton replied. "She got sick easily

words caught me off guard. "You have

A biological sister," he clarified, as if to

surprise. "You never mentioned her

at me briefly. "I haven't had

old is she? Is she my age? Is she in school or working?"