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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,

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

his response. I glanced over in Logan's direction and saw his

my grip, but before I could say anything, Maya's voice rang out on a

he must be thinking. He probably assumed my little display of affection was just an act to provoke

one.

slightly out of breath. "Mr. Drake, the lights in Zone C, Groups seven through three, got damaged by

were a constant in construction

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

I was even there. I stood in place, unsure whether to

lowered my gaze and

you coming?" Ashton asked, his

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

Just moments ago, I could

come see this. There's a lot of damage, and it's super frustrating," Maya grumbled, motioning for me

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