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.”

I returned to the living room with my

grow heavy. Before long, I

my dream, 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,

“Elaine!”

“Elaine, wake up!”

Ashton’s hands on my shoulders, steadying me. His

a nightmare?” he

as the dream lingered in my mind. Gripping Ashton’s hands tightly, I blurted out,

do you know that?”

my grip on his

this is my

mouth to argue, but Ashton’s stern

continued. “Promise me you won’t do anything reckless.”

no choice but to nod. The words I wanted

to wipe away the sweat. “Go drink some water.

I grabbed his hand. “Be careful,

said softly, his gaze

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

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