Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 439 Felt Sorry for Her

Hayley’s POV:

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She clasped my hand firmly, her tone low and pleading as she spoke, “I need you to act as my sister.”

For a moment, her words left me stunned, unable to respond.

“I know I’m asking for a lot,” she continued; her voice filed with urgency. “But I swear you won’t be doing this for nothing. All I’m asking is for you to visit her a couple of times a week, spend some time with her- it’ll mean the world to her.

“As for compensation, just say the word. As long as it’s reasonable, I’ll make it happen.

“And if you need protection, I can arrange for a Beta–level bodyguard,” she offered, her voice more businesslike now. “It could be useful for your work as Harmony.”

The suggestion made me chuckle internally. As an alpha, I didn’t have any need for a bodyguard.

Still, I kept my other identity under wraps–it wasn’t something I planned on sharing.

But as I thought about Virginia’s broken state that day, an unfamiliar ache settled in my chest. I felt sorry for her.

I couldn’t shake the memory of her desperation. Perhaps, in some way, I saw a reflection of my own struggles in her.

After a moment’s consideration, I finally nodded. “Alright. I’ll do it, but I won’t accept any payment. I’ll visit her and try to keep her company.”

Relief swept across Freya’s face, and she enveloped me in a warm embrace. “Thank you, Ms. Carson. This means so much to me.”

The car began to move again, the familiar hum of the engine filling the silence as we made our way to the Sanders estate.

gates of their mansion, the driver brought the car to a

staring at the grand, imposing structure ahead, uncertainty swirling in my

me,” Winifred, the butler, said with

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and smiled. “Thank you

the luxurious mansion. She led me through the grand hall, past the opulent decor, and into the quiet serenity of the back courtyard Eventually, we stopped in front of a smaller house tucked

wait here, Ms. Carson,” Winifred said as she opened the door. “I’ll

I took in my surroundings.

estate felt peaceful almost intimate. The vibrant flowers and

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stillness. “Ms. Carson, you may

taken aback. A small chapel occupied the center of the room, and kneeling in prayer was Virginia, her hands clasped

Sander, Ms. Carson is here,” Winifred

turned abruptly, her eyes lighting up as they fell on me. Her face broke into a radiant

you’re back! I’ve missed you so

affection left me frozen in place, my mind scrambling to process her

truly

of guilt, knowi,,

my promise to Freya, I forced myself to remain still, allowing her

back just enough to examine me closely.

the instability

it for you myself,” she said, her tone filled with maternal care. “Young people these days are always dieting, cutting out this and that. But Michelle, you don’t need to worry

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affection, made my