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."

you," Ashton's voice echoed again, but this time it seemed closer. Annoyed, I

tightly. He was sitting beside me, his gaze steady but filled

met, I felt a pang of guilt for snapping

loosened my grip and sat up, remembering what I had wanted to ask him yesterday.

I instinctively scanned his hands and face for

if they did, they wouldn't be a match for me." Such

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sip of the 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 a deadly threat." Ashton's gaze darkened

cryptic, leaving me

someone important? Does his death affect anyone's interests?" "He died over a decade

words made me

they agree with your investigation?" I bombarded

gaze, avoiding eye contact.

words. After a moment of silence, I

course," Ashton

might be in danger. The men from

determination flashed in Ashton's eyes as he looked directly at me. "Are

and his boss are gone.

hardened, his intensity making me falter. "Is that what

on the past. Those were

short hum, his tone

felt heavy, I didn't know what else to

to lighten the mood. "Your cooking skills are excellent.

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

to cook for my sister," Ashton replied. "She got sick easily when she was little and was a picky

me off

he clarified,

surprise.

glancing at me briefly. "I

is she? Is she my age? Is she