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

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

loomed over me, his face twisted with malice as he

“Elaine!”

“Elaine, wake up!”

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

you have a nightmare?” he asked

mind. Gripping Ashton’s hands tightly, I blurted out,

brows furrowed. “How do

said, my grip on

this is my personal matter. Don’t

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

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

seriousness left me no choice but to nod. The words I wanted to

wipe away the sweat. “Go drink some

to leave, but I

he said softly,

head gently, his touch soothing the lingering fear

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