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.”

smirked, a rare and unsettling

that a

guard, making him

to shift my focus away from him. Eventually, sleep

familiar sign

Forgetting Ranin

blurted, “Stop here, I want to get some snacks.”

driver. “Turn around and

parked in front of an

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

have this, this… and this… I ordered enthusiastically, only to realize Benjamin

did you get out?” I asked, surprised.

hungry too. Is that a problem?” Benjamin

problem. I wiped my brow and paid.

Wed, Jan

24 You

you,” I said, offering Benjamin

a

#Finished

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

food, took

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

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

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