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.

pressed a code and opened the

me, he said,

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

and I opened my mouth, asking in disbelief, “Are you..

to take a look at your new neighbor’s

asked, “How … how come you moved out here

and explained with a hint of exasperation, “Because

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feeling a surge of emotion that almost brought me to tears. Without thinking, I reached out and hugged him

“Hello, new neighbor!”

my hair before asking once more, “Are you sure

out, curiosity

excitement was escalating, and I could sense

I went inside with him, it would be difficult to keep Hera’s intense desire

I quickly said, waving at him before turning and heading into my own apartment.

behind me, my heart raced, a strong,

crawl by as I eagerly awaited the

him without any worries

in my mind,

morning, the

excited reaction made it clear that it

the door, still wearing a cartoon–themed pajamas, and asked, “What are you

bag of breakfast and said, “I brought

“Come in.”

in without hesitation, closing the door behind him.

sleepiness I’d been feeling just moments

for breakfast,” I said,

out of the bathroom after freshening up, I saw a beautifully arranged breakfast on the

warm sense of gratitude and walked

pancakes … these are all my favorites.”

leave for you, so you don’t need to go to the studio today.