Chapter 220. Paranoia?

Aurora’s POV

As soon as I heard Ashton’s words, my entire body tensed, my mind racing ahead to the worst possible scenarios. I straightened up, my eyes locked onto him with sharp urgency, my voice coming out firmer than I intended.

“N-no…”

“Did he do something? Did Shane try to hurt you in any way?” Ashton scanned my face, searching for any sign of distress, any hint of fear that I might be downplaying, while my heart pounded in my chest.

But something about the way he got defensive made my concerns grow further. Did Shane do something to Ashton? To Maggie? I wouldn’t put it past Shane, considering his past, and if he had even remotely threatened Ashton, I needed to know. Now.

“Ashton…are you asking this because something happened with Shane?” I asked urgently. “Did he do something to you or Maggie?”

Ashton blinked at me in surprise, his brows knitting together as he quickly shook his head. “No, no, that’s not what I meant,” he said, raisin