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.”

was precise,

the name to memory. Then, trying to keep the conversation casual, I added, “My boss felt bad for me and gave me two days off work.”

replied, his tone nonchalant as if it

or overly emotional. His calm demeanor set him

upbringing–he seemed so different from everyone

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

my thoughts drifted to Logan’s business proposal and how

it.

company wasn’t bad, and partnering with him would have been a smart business move. Turning him

murmured, his usual brief response.

from leaning closer. “Do you think my boss is being nice to

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gaze to meet mine, his eyes calm yet piercing.

smiled, my heart skipping a beat. Was that a

because of that?” I asked,

admitted, “but that’s not

there be? We’re not that close,” I said, pressing him gently. I still remembered how

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