More Than A Favor

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Chapter 177

“Ashton!”

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We spoke at the same time, his voice laced with curiosity while mine was filled with urgency.

“You said you were leaving today, didn’t you? Where are you going?” I asked, my breath heavy from running back to him.

Ashton’s brow furrowed slightly, concern flashing in his eyes as he took in my disheveled state. But when he understood my question, he relaxed, and a teasing smile spread across his face.

“Are you afraid I’m going to run away?”

His teasing tone made my cheeks flush, and I feigned annoyance to cover up my embarrassment. “Just answer the question! Where are you going?”

Ashton’s smile lingered as he replied, “I’m not leaving for now.”

I frowned in confusion. “Hmm?”

“I was originally going to leave because my work here was done, and there wasn’t anything keeping me. But things are different now,” Ashton explained. Then, he took a step closer, bending slightly so we were at eye level. “Because now I have a girlfriend.”

The way he said it, so matter–of–factly yet full of emotion, sent a jolt through my entire body.

I took a step back, unable to bear the intensity of his gaze. But before I could put any distance between us, Ashton reached for my wrist. His grip was firm yet gentle as he pulled me into his

embrace.

His chin rested lightly on the top of my head, and his voice turned husky as he said, “I wouldn’t just disappear. If I were to leave, I’d tell you first. You’d have to agree before I could go.”

My heart pounded so hard I was sure he could feel it. My whole body felt hot, and for the first time, I was rendered completely speechless.

this overwhelming display of affection

handle.

mouth to respond, a voice behind us broke the moment.

“Oh my goodness.”

from Ashton’s embrace, but it was already too late.

continued, teasing, “I was wondering who was cuddling so early in the morning.

It was Amy.

a couple, but having her witness such a private moment still made

warmly, his tone calm and collected. He seemed completely at ease, unlike me, who

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see you out running every

though

defuse the

an envious tone, “Elaine is really lucky to have a boyfriend who’s

words made me pause for a moment, but I kept

response.

Bishop, you’ve got it wrong. I’m the lucky one to have Elaine as my girlfriend,” Ashton said, his voice full of

I’m praising you. You’re really too good to

but I was certain it was full

I glanced in the rearview mirror. Ashton was still standing there, watching me leave.

felt like he was afraid

could take a bite or bombard me with questions about last night, she was called into the operating room for an emergency. A pregnant woman needed immediate

I had no reason to stay. But I also didn’t know where to go so early

next

was a call

recalled the message he had

answering the call, deliberately softening my voice. “Mr.

you?” Jeremy’s tone was light,

there something you need, Mr. Kramer?” I asked, purposely avoiding any mention of his

“I’m heading to see my dad, Ms. Hart. Since I promised you, I’ll make good on it. Are you still