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 living room with my tea.

my eyelids grow heavy.

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, trying to escape the nightmare.

“Elaine!”

“Elaine, wake up!”

on my shoulders, steadying

a nightmare?”

hands tightly, I blurted out, “The bald

“How do you know

my

this is my

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

“Promise me you won’t do anything

seriousness left me no choice but to nod. The words I wanted to say remained stuck in my

wipe away the sweat. “Go drink some water.

got up to leave, but I grabbed his hand. “Be

said softly,

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

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