More Than A Favor

Chapter 147

It was the perfect place for a destination holiday, a sanctuary so serene that it made the rest of th world seem chaotic in comparison.

As I stood there, lost in my daydream, a soft voice broke my thoughts.

“Who are you looking for, Miss?”

I turned toward the voice and saw a girl in a white dress. Her braided hair rested against her chest her eyes sparkled like reflections of the river nearby.

“Are you Miss Drake?” I asked, trying to confirm her identity.

A look of surprise crossed her delicate face. “Yes. Are you here for my brother?”

Her words confirmed it–she was Ashton’s sister.

To be honest, they didn’t resemble each other much. Ashton’s charm was rugged and commanding like a warrior, whereas his sister had an ethereal, almost fairy–like beauty. Despite their differences, both of them were stunning in their own right.

“Yes, I’m his friend, Elaine.” I smiled, extending my hand toward her.

She hesitated for a moment before shaking it. “I’m Alice.”

Her voice was soft, and there was a certain timidity about her. I smiled warmly. “May I come in?” Alice seemed a little flustered but quickly stepped aside to let me in. “Oh, of course! Sorry, I wasn’t expecting anyone. I haven’t cleaned up or anything,” she mumbled nervously.

behind his back,” I admitted with a playful wink. “Don’t tell

a small smile. Her innocence was

walked into the yard, I couldn’t stop myself from admiring everything around me. My affection for the place grew with every detail

of tea,” Alice said warmly, gesturing

to trouble her. “It’s alright. I’m not thirsty,” I

insistent. She smiled sweetly and disappeared into the house, returning shortly with a teapot and a small

recognized from a recent collection. “Did

proud smile. “He really cares about me. He

ache. It

prepare the tea, her gaze drifted toward the yard. “He built this for me. He said it would be good for my

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of meticulous care and considerable effort. Ashton

glass jar filled with frozen water. “The water in this tea is from the river. I collect it

to the care she put into preserving

enchanting, like

fetch water from the river, yet she was using it to make tea for me. That simple gesture told

I liked her,

you can tell within moments whether you’ll get along with someone. Alice was

said suddenly, her