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.

his back,” I admitted with a playful

Her innocence was endearing, and I couldr help but feel at ease around

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

Elaine. I’ll make you a cup of tea,” Alice said warmly,

to trouble her. “It’s

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

that I recognized from

about me. He always

carried a warmth that made my heart ache. It was clear how much Ashton loved his sister.

tea, her gaze drifted toward the yard. “He built this for me. He said it

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care and considerable effort. Ashton must have poured his

the river. I collect it

to the care she put

and enchanting, like something out of a

knew it must have been difficult for her to fetch water from the river, yet she was using it to make tea for me.

I liked

within moments whether you’ll get along

pretty,” Alice said suddenly, her