Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 269 The Holiday Spirit

Hayley’s POV:

I returned to my room and opened the suitcase I had brought with me.

Inside was a sketchbook. Flipping it open, the first page revealed a design of a wedding gown.

Finished

It was something I had drawn a year ago, and though I had made it casually, I was pleased with the style. I thought to myself. It would be nice if I could wear this someday,

But even as I thought that, I closed the sketchbook.

When the time comes for our wedding. I’ll wear the dress I designed myself. For now, though, this is just an engagement, so I’ll settle for something simpler.

Benjamin’s POV:

It was evening when I finished work and returned home. As I walked into the foyer, my steps slowed.

The living room had been redecorated, and filled with the festive spirit of the season, and it warmed my heart.

Just then. Hayley came down the stairs. Seeing me, she smiled and called out, “You’re home! Come over here and have dinner together.”

Her smile was soft, like a wife waiting for her husband to return, and it made me feel a deep sense of warmth as if I were truly home.

I quickly composed myself, trying not to let my emotions show too much, and handed my briefcase to the

Servant.

reached the dining room, I asked, “Do you need

neatly arranged dishes on the table and said, “No, everything’s ready.”

spread before me. My stomach growled in anticipation–I couldn’t wait

be home for dinner. Henry also called to say he won’t be back. Looks like it’ll just be the two of us tonight,” Hayley explained as she took a

made it. It’s really good,” she

took a bite under her expectant gaze and

favorite. Looks like she knows you well.”

looked up at her and casually asked, “How about

surprised. “What do

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The Holiday Spirit

go skiing in Smuilia, I suggested gently.

I met her gaze, I felt a sense of peace, as if

it. Hayley said, looking

her a chance to decline. “Tll have

I raised an eyebrow and

there’s something I want to talk to you

and knife, focusing on

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deep breath and said, “About the engagement–you mentioned before that you wanted it to be simple. I think it’s a good idea to just have