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.

leaned close to his ear, whispering,

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

Logan's direction and saw his

before I could say anything, Maya's voice rang out on a distance.

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

one.

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

were a constant in construction work-frustrating, but

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

I was even there. I

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

coming?" Ashton asked,

eyes. There wasn't a single trace of emotion in them, as if nothing had happened

a master at hiding his feelings. Just moments ago, I could tell he was upset, but now he was back to being

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

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