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

that a

off guard, making him seem almost intimidating.

shift my focus away

a familiar sign flash past

Forgetting Ranin

I blurted, “Stop here, I want to

then instructed the driver. “Turn around and stop at the snack bar

complied, and we parked in front of an

this won’t take long.” I said, leaping out of the car and

I’ll have this, this… and this… I ordered enthusiastically,

did you get out?” I asked, surprised.

hungry too. Is that a problem?” Benjamin replied, his

paid. “Shopkee, another set of the same,

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24 You Seem

I said, offering Benjamin

a

#Finished

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

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

food, savoring the rich flavors. The best meals often came from

a fraction. He then

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