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.

overwhelming display of affection was almost too much to

handle.

a voice

“Oh my goodness.”

embrace, but it was already too

was wondering who was cuddling so early in the morning. Turns out it’s just

It was Amy.

a couple, but having her witness such a private moment

Bishop, you’re early,” Ashton greeted her warmly, his tone calm and collected. He seemed completely at ease, unlike me, who

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you,” Amy replied with a knowing smile. I see you out

was left speechless, feeling as though she had indirectly

early every day too,” Ashton said smoothly, clearly trying to defuse the awkwardness.

quickly, eager to escape. As I walked away, I heard Amy approach Ashton and say in an envious tone, “Elaine is really lucky to have a boyfriend who’s not only handsome and caring but

for a moment, but I kept walking, pretending not to hear Ashton’s

response.

to have Elaine as my girlfriend,” Ashton said, his voice full

“Ashton, I’m praising you. You’re really too good to be true.”

stay to listen to what else they said, but I was certain it was full

out of the neighborhood, I glanced in the rearview

for a fleeting moment, it felt like he was afraid I might not return.

eggs and toast for Nora, but before she could take a bite or bombard me with questions about last night, she was called into the operating

go so early in the moming Going back home didn’t seem like an option–not after everything

debated my next move, my

call from Jeremy.

the message he had sent

hesitated briefly before answering the call, deliberately softening my voice. “Mr.

I wake you?” Jeremy’s tone

avoiding any

Since I promised you, I’ll make good on it.