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.

to his

him swallowing hard, his throat making the faintest noise.

shiver ran through me at his response. I glanced over in Logan's direction and saw his fists clenched tightly, his expression dark and stormy. After a moment, he

I could say anything, Maya's

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

one.

came running over, slightly out of breath. "Mr. Drake, the lights in Zone C, Groups seven

in construction work-frustrating, but

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

I was even there.

Embarrassed by my earlier childish behavior, I lowered my

you coming?" Ashton asked, his tone

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

hiding his feelings. Just moments ago, I could tell he was upset, but

There's a lot of damage, and it's super

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