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.”

to the living room with

felt my eyelids grow heavy.

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

“Elaine!”

“Elaine, wake up!”

hands on my shoulders, steadying me. His face was filled

have a nightmare?” he asked

breaths were shallow, and my heart raced as the dream lingered in my mind. Gripping Ashton’s hands tightly, I blurted out, “The bald man who attacked you–he works for Alfred. I

brows furrowed. “How do you know

I just do,” I said, my grip on

is my personal matter. Don’t get

argue, but

“Promise me you won’t do anything

to nod. The words I wanted to

fingers brushing against my forehead to wipe away the sweat. “Go

I grabbed

he said softly, his

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

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