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 small smile. Her innocence was endearing,

the yard, I couldn’t stop myself from admiring everything around me. My

of tea,” Alice said warmly, gesturing

want to trouble her. “It’s

returning shortly with a teapot and a

design that I recognized from a recent collection. “Did your brother buy that?” I asked, smiling.

about me. He always makes sure I have the

ache. It was

toward the yard. “He built this

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of meticulous care and considerable

this tea is from the river. I collect it a

testament to the

enchanting, like something out

must have been difficult for her to fetch water from the river, yet she was using it to

liked

can tell within moments whether you’ll get along with someone. Alice was one of those rare people.

really pretty,” Alice said suddenly, her