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."

this time it seemed closer. Annoyed, I snapped, "Ashton, go away,"

opened my eyes, I realized I was gripping Ashton's hand tightly. He was sitting beside me, his gaze steady but

moment our eyes met, I felt a pang of

sat up, remembering what I had

hands and face for any signs of injury. Fortunately,

to understand my concern. "No. Even if they did, they wouldn't be a

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drank the 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 you such a

cryptic, leaving me with

affect anyone's interests?" "He died over a decade ago. It's not about interests. They fear the resentment of

made

he have children? Have you met them? Do they agree with your

lowered his gaze, avoiding eye contact.

a moment of silence, I asked, "Will you continue

course," Ashton replied

frowned. "But... you might be in danger. The

Ashton's eyes as he looked directly at me. "Are you worried

words carried a teasing undertone, I nodded earnestly. "Ashton, both your father and his boss are gone. Finding the truth won't bring them back. It's not worth putting yourself

hardened, his intensity making me

to reason with him. "We should always move on and not dwell on the past. Those were

hum, his tone unreadable

followed felt heavy, I didn't know what

"Your cooking skills are excellent. Did you learn it in the military? Were you

no-he had mentioned before that he was part of

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

words caught me off

biological sister," he clarified,

tongue in surprise. "You never mentioned her

paused, glancing at me briefly.

she in school or working?" I asked, my