More Than A Favor

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Caleb didn't even give me the chance to say no. I sighed, clutching my phone as I turned back to Ashton. After a brief pause, I walked over to him.

Before I could say anything, Ashton spoke first. "I'm leaving the day after tomorrow," he said abruptly. His words caught me off guard. "Leaving? Where to?"

Ashton kept walking, his tone calm but distant. "Back home."

Home? Did he mean Amaty? But hadn't he said he would stay here? He'd even rented an apartment.

His mention of the apartment reminded me of Jane and the favor she asked of me about the demolition. I hadn't even brought it up with Ashton yet.

I wanted to ask why he was suddenly leaving, but instead, I said, "I'll stop by tomorrow night to check the lighting setup.

Ashton glanced at me, his expression unreadable, but his silence seemed to say, You might have time, but I don't.

I waited for him to refuse, but after a few seconds, he simply said, "Okay."

could tell he was holding

though he had every right

that moment, guilt hit me hard. I was taking advantage of his feelings

I'd been in that position before - with Logan. Memories of all the pain I'd endured came rushing back, and I thought

I called his name

turned to me, his gaze steady but tinged with

have to meet Caleb tonight," I explained. "I asked him to look into something

it."

he nodded. "Okay," he said

can cook dinner for me,

"Elaine, I'm not a

I pouted playfully. "Oh..."

slightly, and I leaned in closer. "Ash, is that

soon as the words left my mouth, I noticed him stiffen. His ears turned

hadn't expected such a strong reaction. Seeing this tough, composed man flustered because of me

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in a low, serious voice. "You reject

to the gut. The hurt in