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 kitchen, I returned to the living room

scrolled through my phone, I felt my eyelids grow heavy. Before long,

man. He loomed over me, his face twisted with malice as he repeatedly thrust a knife into me. I

“Elaine!”

“Elaine, wake up!”

on my shoulders, steadying me. His face was filled

nightmare?” he asked

heart raced as the dream lingered in my mind. Gripping Ashton’s hands tightly, I blurted out, “The bald man who attacked

do you know that?”

I said, my grip on

darkened. “Elaine, this is my personal matter.

argue, but

“Promise me

no choice but to nod. The words I wanted to say

out, his calloused fingers brushing against my forehead to wipe away the sweat. “Go drink some water. Lunch is ready.”

but I grabbed his hand. “Be

he said softly, his gaze tender.

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

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