Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 410 Accepting My Refusal

Hayley’s POV:

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“Sis, just say yes! Go back to the Southwell Residence and live with him!” Hera urged me enthusiastically.

I thought for a moment before gently but firmly refusing, “No, I’ll be more careful from now on. I won’t let something like this happen again.”

Benjamin seemed to have anticipated my answer and accepted my refusal with grace.

“If that’s your decision, I respect it. It’s already late. You should wash up and get some rest.” He gently ruffled my hair.

I glanced up at the clock on the wall; it was already past midnight. He was right, it was getting late.

I looked at Benjamin and said, “You should get some rest too.”

Benjamin, however, kept his gaze fixed on my face. “Are you sure you’re alright being alone?”

I nodded.

“Do you not want me to stay with you?”

“No need,” I replied, shaking my head firmly.

Seeing my determination, Benjamin sighed softly and said, “Alright, I’ll go then. Call me if you need anything.”

With that, he wrapped his arms around me. He hugged me for several seconds before finally releasing me.

“Walk me to the door?”

I didn’t reject his suggestion and accompanied him to the door.

“I’ll press the elevator button for you,” I offered.

Just as I was about to press the button, Benjamin reached out and pulled me back.

he pressed a code and opened

me, he said, “Hello,

frozen for a long moment, completely taken

locked on the open door, and I opened my mouth, asking in disbelief, “Are you.. my

Want to take a look at your new neighbor’s place?” Benjamin asked with a playful

quickly asked, “How … how come you moved out here

of exasperation, “Because my future Luna

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brought me

“Hello, new neighbor!”

more, “Are you

peeked my head out, curiosity getting the better of me

excitement was escalating, and I could

would be difficult to keep Hera’s

bed too,” I quickly said, waving at him

I closed the door behind me, my heart raced, a strong, almost uncontrollable urge to be with him surging

crawl by as I eagerly awaited the day I would officially become

with him without any worries or

my mind, I slowly drifted off to sleep

morning, the doorbell

reaction made it clear that it

cartoon–themed pajamas, and asked,

held up a bag of breakfast and said,

“Come in.”

hesitation, closing

I’d been feeling just

join you for breakfast,” I said, hurrying to the bathroom.

after freshening up, I saw a beautifully

walked

… these are all

as much as you want. I already asked for leave for you, so you don’t need to go to the studio today. Just stay