Chapter 23 Exposed

Hayley

Henry was the first to stride in, grumbling. ”

together?”

can’t we take turns? Why do we all have to come

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He froze mid–step, pointing at my aunt in shock. “Holy crap–that’s the famous Hollywood actress, Ivana!”

The Southwells who followed him also stood there, stunned.

Christopher, upon seeing my aunt’s face clearly, nearly dropped the gifts he was carrying.

Everyone seemed taken aback, except for Benjamin. His expression remained indifferent, but his eyes shifted to me, scrutinizing me with suspicion.

Ignoring his gaze, I was at a loss for how to break the awkward silence. My aunt patted my shoulder reassuringly before standing up.

She flipped her hair back and began, “Hello, I’m Hayley’s aunt.”

“You’re her aunt?” Christopher’s eyes widened in disbelief, glancing at me awkwardly. He probably remembered boasting about taking me to meet celebrities and now felt incredibly embarrassed.

aunt with an air of elegance. “Hello! I’m Benjamin

back to the country and decided

instantly see the approval in her eyes

authoritative tone, “You all came to see our Hayz? She’s quite the

she accidentally reveal my

interrupt her when she continued,

worried.” Thankfully, she managed to cover it up, and I let out a sigh

of the Midnight Pack, I promise you this won’t happen again, Benjamin

my aunt smiled, pleased with his sincere promise. She retunted to my side, teasing. “Hayz. I

my eye, I saw Benjamin’s face

still viewed my

her sleeve, signalling her to

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Chapter 23 Exposed

into an uneasy silence.

proper hosts, Irving suddenly said,

looked up and met his gaze.

hint of a smile in his eyes.

curtly, “Fine, you

evident without

and asked, “For dinner, shall we invite Miss

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