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 snapped, "Ashton, go away," and

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

moment our eyes met, I felt a

I had wanted to ask him yesterday. "Did they bother

I spoke, I instinctively scanned his hands and face for any signs of injury. Fortunately,

understand my concern. "No. Even if they did,

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last 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

were cryptic, leaving me with more

"He died over a decade ago. It's not about interests. They fear

made me

met them? Do they agree with your investigation?" I bombarded

gaze, avoiding

After a moment

course," Ashton replied without

in danger.

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

words carried a teasing undertone, I nodded earnestly. "Ashton, both your father and his boss are gone. Finding the truth

me falter.

on the past. Those were my dad's words

a short hum, his tone unreadable as he continued

what else to say, but leaving right after

"Your cooking skills are excellent. Did you learn it

answer was no-he had mentioned before that he was part of the special

cook for my sister," Ashton replied. "She got sick easily when

words caught me off guard. "You

sister," he clarified,

surprise. "You never mentioned

briefly. "I

Is she in school