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, "I miss

him swallowing hard, his throat making the faintest

response. I glanced over in Logan's direction and saw his fists clenched tightly, his expression

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

little display of affection

one.

lights in Zone C, Groups seven through

were a constant in construction

calm and composed as he

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

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

Ashton asked, his tone

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

could tell

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

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