Chapter 24 You Seem Terrified

Hayley

“Not feeling well?” Benjamin asked, his tone almost clinical.

Finished

Before I could reply, Ivana intervened, “Hayz might still be recovering. Perhaps you should take her home.”

Her underlying motive was clear–she was trying to par us off. I sighed inwardly, wondering what made her think Benjamin was a suitable match for me.

“Alright,” Benjamin agreed, without a hint of reluctance.

“Thank you,” I managed, forcing a smile as I glanced at his unyielding expression.

The situation was undeniably awkward. My aunt’s actions made it seem as though some divine force had. deemed Benjamin my destined mate, and failing to comply would result in dire consequences.

The driver took the front seat while Benjamin and I sat in the back.

Instinctively, I edged away, trying to create some space.

Benjamin noticed and frowned. “Are you afraid of me?

I laughed awkwardly. “No, I just didn’t want you to sit on my clothes.”

a rare and unsettling sight. “Is that so?”

a

guard, making him seem

to shift my focus away from him. Eventually, sleep

saw a familiar sign flash past the

Forgetting Ranin

me, I blurted, “Stop here, I

“Turn around and stop at the snack

driver complied, and we parked in front

take long.” I said, leaping out of the car and heading straight for

this… and this… I ordered enthusiastically, only to realize Benjamin was standing behind me.

you get out?” I

that a problem?”

problem. I wiped my brow and paid. “Shopkee, another set of the same, please.”

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one’s for you,” I said,

a

#Finished

for hosting my aunt for dinner. If you think it’s too cheap, I can treat you to a proper

the food, took it, and said, “Spare me.”

the rich flavors. The best

a fraction. He then turned to the owner. “Pack this up,

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