Rewarding me with a lollipop—did Ashton think I was a child?

I was about to call him childish, but before I could, he had already placed the lollipop in my hand. Then, he casually grabbed a bottle of water for himself and even brought over my cup. Sitting down on a nearby chair, he patted the spot beside him. "Take a break," he said.

Break? For what? I hadn't done anything strenuous except deal with Selene's ridiculous arrival. Still, since Ashton was sitting, ...