More Than A Favor

Chapter 154

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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.

his ear, whispering,

him swallowing hard, his throat

ran through me at his response. I glanced over in Logan's direction and saw his fists clenched tightly,

before I could say

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, but I had no explanation to offer, nor did I feel the need

one.

breath. "Mr. Drake, the lights in Zone C, Groups seven through three, got damaged by the workers installing the amusement

a constant in construction work-frustrating, but

expression remained calm and composed as he said, "Let's go take a

walking away, seemingly forgetting I was even

Embarrassed by my earlier childish behavior, I lowered my gaze and was

Ashton asked, his tone

clear, dark eyes. There wasn't a single trace of emotion in them, as if

master at hiding his feelings. Just moments ago, I could tell he

a lot of damage, and it's super frustrating," Maya grumbled, motioning

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