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.

and opened the door to

at me, he said, “Hello,

at him, frozen for a long moment, completely taken by

I opened my mouth, asking in

it? Want to take a look at your new neighbor’s place?”

excitement surged through me, and I quickly asked,

smiled and explained with a hint of exasperation, “Because my future Luna wants

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of emotion that almost brought me

“Hello, new neighbor!”

chuckled, gently ruffling my hair before asking once more, “Are you sure you don’t want to take

my head out, curiosity getting

and I could sense was losing control.

him, it would be difficult

fine! You should get some rest. I’m going to bed too,” I quickly said, waving at him

raced, a strong, almost uncontrollable urge to be with him surging

I eagerly awaited the

sleep with him without

of Benjamin swirled in my mind, I slowly drifted off

next morning, the doorbell rang

reaction made it clear that

to the door, still wearing a cartoon–themed pajamas,

up a bag of breakfast

“Come in.”

without hesitation, closing the door behind him.

just moments ago

first, then I’ll join you for breakfast,” I said, hurrying to

up, I saw a beautifully

felt a warm sense of gratitude and walked over, pulling

bacon, pancakes … these are

asked for leave for you, so you don’t need to go to the studio today. Just stay home