Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 259 Not Coming

Hayley’s POV:

Benjamin’s face clearly showed signs of exhaustion. He asked, “Have you eaten yet?”

“I just finished. Haven’t you eaten?” Seeing how tired he looked, my heart ached uncontrollably.

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Benjamin gave a soft grunt, but Leonard, who was standing nearby, spoke up. “Alpha, you didn’t mention you’d be coming back for dinner. We didn’t prepare enough. It might take a little longer.”

He replied, “I’ll head upstairs. I have a meeting to attend. Call me when the food’s ready.”

With that, Benjamin turned and went up the spiral staircase, while Leonard and Lista hurried to the kitchen to prepare.

I followed them upstairs and asked, “Lista, let me help,

“No, Ms. Carson, I’ve got it covered. Alpha likes pasta, so I’ll make him some.”

I quickly replied, “Pasta is simple to make. Let me handle it. You’ve had a long day, so you should rest.”

Due to my insistence, Lista agreed, “Alright, Ms. Carson If you need anything, just let me know.”

With that, Lista left the kitchen.

ingredients in the fridge, cleaned them up,

sauce.

of pasta, with its rich color and aroma, I smiled in satisfaction. I picked it up and headed

was in his study, the

his voice–he was in the middle of a video meeting.

him, I stood by the door until the meeting was

Benjamin’s voice called.

you some pasta. You should eat while

Benjamin’s POV:

quickly stood up to take the

I looked at the food, I could immediately tell this wasn’t Lista’s

this?” I asked in

at me, clearly startled by my sharp observation. Her

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eagerly took a bite. It tasted pretty good.

to be such a great cook. I genuinely praised her. Hayley smiled and said, “I’m glad you like it. If you’re all

that, Hayley left the study.

now felt empty, just me and the plate

help but smile as I looked at it.

wolf,

every bite. Soon, the plate