Chapter 24 You Seem Terrified

Hayley

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

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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.

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me off guard, making him seem almost intimidating.

coughed, trying to shift my focus away from

familiar sign flash past the

Forgetting Ranin

beside me, I blurted, “Stop here,

paused, then instructed the driver. “Turn around and stop at the snack bar we just passed”

driver complied, and we parked in front of an

leaping out of the car and heading straight

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

get out?”

Is that a problem?”

no problem. I wiped my brow and paid. “Shopkee, another set of the same,

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you,” I said, offering

a

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

took it, and said, “Spare me.”

dug into my food, savoring the rich flavors. The

his icy demeanor softening a fraction. He then turned to the owner. “Pack this up, please.”

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