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.”

returned to the living room

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

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

“Elaine!”

“Elaine, wake up!”

on my shoulders, steadying me. His face was filled with concern.

nightmare?” he asked

in my mind. Gripping Ashton’s hands tightly, I blurted out, “The

brows furrowed. “How do you know that?”

I said, my grip

this is my personal matter. Don’t

but Ashton’s stern tone stopped

“Promise me you

The words I wanted to say remained

against my forehead to wipe away the sweat. “Go drink some

but I grabbed

said softly, his

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

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