Alpha Hayley’s Destined Mate

Chapter 440 If She Finds Out About the Secret

Hayley’s POV:

As I approached the doorway, I spotted Freya and Winifred lingering just outside.

The moment Virginia laid eyes on Freya, her entire demeanor shifted.

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Panic overtook her, and she clung tightly to my hand, pulling me protectively behind her. Her voice rose in a frantic cry. “Stay away! You’re a monster–don’t come near Michelle! I don’t want to see you. Leave us alone!”

Freya’s expression wavered, her lips curving into a faint strained smile. She took a cautious step forward and spoke softly, “Mom, it’s me, Freya—your daughter

“No!” Virginia shouted, her voice trembling with fury. “I have only one daughter, and it’s not you. You’re no daughter of mine–you’re a demon!”

Her words spilled out in a torrent as she released her grip on me and crumpled to the floor, clutching her head as though trying to block out Freya’s presence.

Through trembling lips, she whispered frantically, “Michelle … Michelle is my only daughter… not you…

Freya’s features contorted with visible pain, but she managed to suppress her emotions with a long, weary sigh.

Standing nearby, Winifred cleared her throat, her tone measured and calm. “Ms. Sander, this has been her reality for so many years. You should accept this fact already.”

with emotion. “Ms. Carson, you’ve seen how my mom

or distress, please try to bear with

nod of reassurance. “I’m fine, Ms. Sander,” I replied, attempting to

out to help her

hand touched her, she lashed

touch me!” she snarled, her face twisted with fear and anger. She glared at me like a cornered animal, teeth

appeared to be fully immersed in her world.

voice gentle as I tried to reach her. “Didn’t you say

the turmoil in her eyes seemed to settle. Her breathing steadied, and she looked up at me, her gaze searching. “Michelle … Michelle

her, I

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smile broke across her face, and she clung to me as though I were her lifeline. With

home. Come with me–I’ve got a surprise for you!” she exclaimed with childlike

excitement.

led me down the

Winifred’s POV:

and Mrs. Sander disappeared into the hallway, I leaned toward Freya, my

a stranger? This arrangement feels… risky. What if Mrs. Laurel discovers what’s happening?” I

instantly, her gentle facade replaced by an icy

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