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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

throat making the faintest noise. Then, softly, he replied,

over in Logan's direction and saw his fists clenched tightly, his expression

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

assumed my little display of affection was

one.

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

a constant in construction work-frustrating,

as he said, "Let's go

forgetting I was even there.

childish behavior, I lowered my gaze and was

you coming?" Ashton asked,

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

feelings. Just moments ago, I could tell he was upset, but now he was back

should come see this. There's a lot of damage, and it's super frustrating," Maya

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