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 left the studio.

Hayley’s POV:

at night, I stretched and let out a yawn

I noticed Benjamin still sitting nearby. His legs crossed. Though he held a magazine, he hadn’t turned a page in

a closer look and realized he had dozed

over han. I was about

His voice was deep and husky, heavy with

“Yes, it’s done. Let’s

Benjamin tightened his embrace. Just let me hold you for

still, unmoving, as

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his intoxicating scent, stirred Hera’s primal urge

I revealed everything to him and earned his acceptance could I

secure the Moon Goddess‘ blessing, ensuring our bond would last forever.

in thought, I was startled when the lights in the

darkness.

did the lights go out?” I asked, my voice

shoting the power off. I’ll grab my phone to light the way. Let’s

his phone. But after a few attempts, it

out of charge,” he said, frowning.

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