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

grow heavy. Before long,

over me, his face twisted with malice as

“Elaine!”

“Elaine, wake up!”

jolted awake to find Ashton’s hands on my shoulders, steadying me. His face was filled with

you have a nightmare?” he asked

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

“How do you know

I said, my grip on his hands loosening.

darkened. “Elaine, this is my personal matter. Don’t get

to argue, but Ashton’s

me

words I wanted to say remained stuck in my

forehead to wipe away the sweat. “Go drink

but I grabbed his hand. “Be careful, Ashton.”

he said softly, his

couch, Ashton patted my head gently, his touch

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