More Than A Favor

Chapter 144

“I didn’t,” he said quickly, his tone casual.

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I raised an eyebrow. “Then why would you come knocking if you didn’t know I was here?”

He moved the chopped vegetables onto a plate, pausing briefly before answering. “The old lady downstairs told me. She said my girlfriend was home.”

I was speechless for a moment. The playful way he said “girlfriend” left me flustered,

I sipped my tea, choosing not to respond. Instead, I continued watching him work, admiring his skill.

Ashton turned to look at me, his gaze curious. “Why are you so suspicious?”

I smiled faintly. “I think… you’ve been following me.”

“What?” His brows furrowed in confusion.

“I’m joking,” I said quickly, waving off his concern. “I know you don’t have that much free time.”

the living

I felt my eyelids grow heavy.

I was captured by the bald man. He loomed over me, his face twisted with malice as he repeatedly thrust a knife into me. I shook my head violently, trying

“Elaine!”

“Elaine, wake up!”

hands on my shoulders, steadying me. His

have a nightmare?” he asked

Ashton’s hands

“How do you know that?”

I said, my grip on his hands

is my personal matter. Don’t

my mouth to argue, but Ashton’s stern tone

is dangerous,” he continued. “Promise me you won’t

left me no choice but to nod. The words I wanted to say remained stuck in my

calloused fingers brushing against my forehead to wipe away

up to leave, but I grabbed his hand.

he said softly, his gaze tender.

position on the couch, Ashton patted my head gently, his touch soothing the lingering

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