Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 157 Won’t Go the Way You Want

Hayley’s POV

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+8 Pearls

I set my pen down, surprised someone would come to school looking for me. Curiosity piqued. I stood up and walked out.

The moment I stepped into the hallway, I sensed Heras growing agitation. Looking up, I spotted Irving standing at the far end of the corridor.

My mood soured immediately. I’d been planning to confront him anyway, and now here he was, showing up uninvited.

I walked toward him and asked coldly, “You’re looking for me?”

Irving turned his head to meet my gaze. “Let’s talk, he said simply before turning to leave.

Thesitated for a moment but decided to follow him.

quiet, tree–lined path on campus. Only then

to say, just spit it out,” I said

moment before replying. “You didn’t use to talk to me like this, Hayley. Why are we acting like strangers

a bitter laugh. “Irving, do you ever hear yourself?

is as it seems–like you. You act so didlerent, but it’s all just a façade. Too bad for

you want.”

sinister as a demon’s. “Hayley, you can’t fault me

all you want, but don’t you dare use me in the process!” I snapped,

you’ve done for me so far–it’s all been an act, hasn’t it? You were just using me to achieve some goal

scoffed, shaking my head. “Tll give you this: your gamble paid off in some ways. But it’s a shame–I’m not interested in you. And I despise people

“The thing I hate most is using feelings to

of embarrassment. Instead, he chuckled lightly. “Hayley.

shot back, “Mr. Irving, we’re not close enough for you

it’s all an act? Can’t you believe that I like you?”

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