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.”

and unsettling sight. “Is

a smile?

making

my focus away from

sign flash past the window,

Forgetting Ranin

me, I blurted, “Stop here, I want to

then instructed the driver. “Turn around and stop

we parked in front

said, leaping out of the car and heading straight for

ordered enthusiastically, only

out?” I asked,

problem?” Benjamin replied,

I wiped my brow and paid. “Shopkee, another set

Wed, Jan 1

24 You Seem Terrified

you,” I said, offering Benjamin his

a

#Finished

“It’s just thank you for hosting my aunt for dinner. If you think

took it, and said,

The best meals often came from the most

demeanor softening a fraction. He then turned to the owner. “Pack

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