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 room with

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

with malice as he repeatedly thrust a knife into me. I shook my head violently,

“Elaine!”

“Elaine, wake up!”

find Ashton’s hands on my shoulders, steadying

a nightmare?” he asked

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

furrowed. “How do

I just do,” I said, my grip on his hands

darkened. “Elaine, this is my personal matter.

opened my mouth to argue, but Ashton’s stern tone stopped me.

me you won’t do anything

The words

out, his calloused fingers brushing against my forehead to wipe

to leave, but I grabbed

softly,

patted my head gently, his touch

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