Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 503 Odessa’s Unwillingness

Benjamin’s POV

I planned to pretend I hadn’t noticed her and head straight upstairs to my room.

“Stop right there,” my mother’s voice called out, stern and unyielding. She stood up, fixing me with a

serious look.

I halted mid–step, turned around, and nodded respectfully. “Mom.”

Pearts

“You’ve grown more and more unruly. How could you not greet me after coming home?” she said, her voice laced with discontent.

1 lowered my gaze. I was too weary to argue or respond

“Is it worth it for the two of us to become strangers over Hayley?” Her tone rose with frustration after only

a few sentences.

“We could’ve gotten along just fine, but you’re unwilling to do so,” I replied truthfully.

that all the problems are my fault? Don’t forget, I’m your mother. No one in this world loves and cares for you more than I do!” Her voice became increasingly emotional as she

care about yourself I said calmly, exposing the truth

at a loss

“Forget it. Let’s not talk about this anymore. Go make preparations. Tomorrow, we’ll formally invite Johnny to dinner. Since he’s Hayley’s godfather. and you’ve chosen

sudden shift in attitude. “What did you just say?” I asked, barely able to hide my surprise and delight.

finally accepting Hayley

forget I said anything. Odessa replied, her tone turning

and answered enthusiastically. “I’ll arrange it right away!”

she said, her expression softening as

nodded and turned

in my room, I

attitude toward Hayley was far

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503 Odessa’s

The next day.

for dinner as planned,

+ Pearls

mind and decided to accept me, Johnny seemed

optimistic. Something about