Chapter 349 Refusal

Hayley’s POV:

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Benjamin smiled softly and said, “You’ve been working for hours. Your shoulders must be stiff. Let me massage them.”

“No need. I’m fine,” I replied quickly.

Despite my protest, he began gently kneading my shoulders, and I didn’t stop him.

His hands worked magic. Soon, the tension in my muscles cased, and my thoughts felt clearer. Ideas started flowing effortlessly again.

I turned to him with a small smile. “Looks like you’ll have to wait a bit longer. I need to finish this sketch.”

Feeling a surge of excitement, I eagerly grabbed the pen and began to draw.

Benjamin, calm and unhurried, sat patiently beside me, silently observing-

In the compact room, neither of us said a word–only the soft scratch of my pen broke the stillness.

Outside the door, Tanner caught sight of this peaceful moment and couldn’t help but smile.

He leaned toward his assistant and whispered, “Leave them undisturbed for the night.”

“Yes, Mr. Southwell.”

and

Hayley’s POV:

the quiet, brightly lit studio late at night, I stretched and let out a yawn as

nearby. His legs crossed. Though he held

and realized he

grabbed a blanket and draped it over han. I was about to leave the room when his strong arms

voice was deep and husky, heavy with sleep.

blinked, slightly startled. “Yes, it’s done. Let’s

Benjamin tightened his embrace. Just let me hold you for a bit longer,” he murmured.

as he held me close.

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his intoxicating scent, stirred Hera’s primal urge to thate with him, but I suppressed

him and earned his acceptance could I truly be

was the only way to secure the Moon

startled when the lights in the studio abruptly went out,

darkness.

Why did the lights go out?” I

probably just a timer shoting the power off. I’ll grab my phone to light

after a few attempts, it became clear that the battery was dead.

out of charge,”

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