More Than A Favor

Chapter 145

Chapter 145

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It’s funny how girls tend to want to look their best for the boys they like. As I adjusted my hair and smoothed my clothes before leaving the bathroom, I realized something undeniable—I had developed feelings for Ashton.

When I stepped out, Ashton was already waiting. He immediately moved closer to help me, but I ducked away, feigning an indifferent attitude. “I’m fine,” I said lightly.

He didn’t push it and simply followed me to the dining table.

On the table were the steak and vegetables he’d promised to make, but he’d also prepared a plate of mashed potatoes and a platter of cut–up fruit. The food was beautifully presented, looking like something out of a gourmet restaurant.

“You know,” I said, offering him the highest compliment I could think of, “your sister must be really lucky to have you.”

Ashton didn’t respond, his face calm as always.

Then, I remembered–his sister had heart disease. The mention of her might have touched a nerve. Feeling a bit awkward, I changed the subject. “Where do you live? Or rather, where does your sister live?*

He looked at me, his expression unreadable, but he didn’t answer right away.

I smiled, trying to lighten the mood. “Why are you hiding it from me? Do you think I’d hurt her?”

“Palria,” he finally said. “It’s a small city south of Amaty.”

answer was precise,

name to memory. Then, trying to keep the conversation casual, I added, “My boss felt bad

nonchalant as if it didn’t

seen him get flustered or overly emotional. His calm

his upbringing–he seemed so different from everyone

my time off reminded me of my mysterious boss, so I brought it up. “Why do you think my boss is so nice

business proposal and how quickly my

it.

partnering with him would have been a smart business move. Turning him down didn’t make any sense–unless my boss had a personal reason for

Ashton murmured, his usual brief response.

his stinginess with words, but it didn’t stop me from leaning closer. “Do you think my boss is being nice

took two bites of mashed potatoes before

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calm

skipping a beat.

because of that?” I asked, half–teasing but curious for his

he admitted,

gently. I still remembered

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