Chapter 36 Something Feels Off Between Them

Hayley’s POV:

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“How is he, Doctor? My grandson will be alright, won’t he?” George asked, his voice tense with worry.

The doctor removed his mask and gave a brief summary of Benjamin’s condition. “The Alpha has minor soft tissue injuries, but nothing too serious. However, he did suffer a concussion from the head trauma and will need to stay in the hospital for observation”

“When will my brother wake up?” Henry quickly followed up, his anxiety obvious.

“Once the anesthesia wears off, he should regain consciousness. His wolf will wake up as well. Given his Alpha resilience, we expect a fast recovery,” the doctor explained.

Hearing this, we all let out a collective sigh of relief.

George glanced at Irving, who had been quietly standing behind him the whole time, and gave a few instructions. “Alright, Benjamin’s stable now. The rest of you can head home.”

Irving hesitated for a moment before speaking. “Grandpa, why don’t you all head back first? I can stay here tonight and keep watch.”

Normally, George wouldn’t object, but for some reason today, he immediately declined Irving’s offer. “There’s no need for you to stay. You won’t be of much help here. Let Henry stay on duty. The rest of us will head home.”

I couldn’t help but feel like something strange was going on between them.

had spoken, I had no choice but to abandon my own excuse to stay. I

hand and asked, concerned, “Hayley, what

my hand into my pocket, coming up with a quick excuse. “Oh,

Are you sure you’re

nodded my head. T’m fine. It’s just a small cut. Really, you

didn’t press further, though his eyes lingered

just settled into my room

a bottle of premium wound–healing ointment. ‘Grandpa

Omega, my healing would be

really not necessary. My hand is fine. But please thank him

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36 Something Feels Off Between Them

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wound earlier, it had started to reopen, and blood

gauze.

been treated properly. Let me help he

really don’t-” 1 began, but Irving didn’t give me a clinice to finish. He unraveled the bandage and began

he saw the cut, he paused for a few seconds.

eyes with a curious

I responded, keeping my voice steady.

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