More Than A Favor

Chapter 148

“Thank you for accepting him and loving him, Elaine.” Alice handed me a cup of tea, her eyes filled with eager warmth as she spoke.

Her words struck a chord deep within me. Tears pricked at the corners of my eyes, but I kept my smile steady. “You’re making it sound like no one else would want him.”

Alice pursed her lips, an expression of soft amusement, and I reached for the tea she had prepared.

As I took a sip, the tea’s fragrant aroma filled my senses. It was refreshing, unlike anything I had ever tasted before. The river water truly made a difference–it gave the tea a clarity and purity I couldn’t quite describe.

“My brother refused to look for a girlfriend for my sake,” Alice said softly, her voice tinged with guilt. “He was afraid that his future wife wouldn’t be good to me, and he thought that I…” She trailed off, unable to finish her sentence.

Her reluctance spoke volumes. I could tell she was worried–worried that Ashton hadn’t told me about her condition. She was afraid that if I knew the truth, I might think less of him or even walk away.

I took another sip of the tea, letting its warmth calm me. Then I said gently, “That you have a weak immune system? Look at me, Alice. Do I seem like such a superficial person to you?”

Relief washed over her face, and a smile replaced her earlier tension.

“Did he tell you about my condition, Elaine?” she asked, her voice cautious but hopeful.

I wanted to meet you, and…” I let my gaze wander around the

to be honest. “I wanted to take you back with me. But now that I’ve seen this beautiful life of yours, I feel like I don’t

softened as she

same. That house would feel like a cage to you. How could you feel free and at ease in

was more than just a home–it

if you take me,” she said quickly, her words taking me

miss this place?” I

her cup and took a sip,

place gave her, but at the same time, there was a

of her current life.

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kind of prison for her. While I envied the tranquility of her surroundings, maybe she saw it

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better, and Ashton won’t have to worry about

door for me to bring up the topic of her health. “Hasn’t he brought you to the doctor before?” I