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My sudden hug caught Ashton off guard. His body stiffened at the contact. After a brief pause, I heard him ask in a low, quiet voice, "Are you pitying me?"

"I feel sorry for you," I corrected him firmly.

Ashton didn't respond, nor did he hug me back. The silence stretched, leaving me feeling a little awkward. Just as I was about to pull away, I glanced up and noticed Logan standing nearby.

Was he here, too? Maya, that big mouth, hadn't mentioned anything about this.

As my hands started to loosen their grip on Ashton, I instinctively tightened them again. He tried to pull back, but I held his hand firmly. "Don't move."

He froze, seemingly unsure of what I was doing, while I continued to hold him close. "Are you working overtime today?" I asked casually.

"What?" Ashton replied, clearly confused.

leaned close to his ear, whispering, "I miss

swallowing hard, his throat making the faintest noise. Then, softly,

his fists clenched tightly, his expression dark and stormy. After a moment, he

could say anything, Maya's

briefly before looking back at me. I avoided his gaze, knowing what he must be thinking. He probably assumed my little display of affection was just an act to provoke Logan. To be fair, he wasn't entirely wrong,

one.

Drake, the lights in Zone C, Groups seven through three, got damaged by the workers installing the

constant in construction work-frustrating,

calm and composed as he said, "Let's go

I was even there. I stood in

stay behind. Embarrassed by my earlier childish behavior, I lowered my gaze and was about to sigh when

you coming?" Ashton

met his clear, dark eyes. There wasn't a single trace of emotion

ago, I could tell he was upset, but now he

of damage, and it's super frustrating," Maya grumbled, motioning for me

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