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.”

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“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.

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 tried to justify

yourself I said calmly, exposing the truth

at a loss for words.

we’ll formally invite Johnny to dinner. Since he’s Hayley’s godfather. and you’ve chosen

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

mother finally accepting

anything. Odessa replied, her tone turning dismissive

and answered enthusiastically. “I’ll

her expression softening as

nodded and turned to

room, I couldn’t shake

attitude toward Hayley was far too sudden. It didn’t feel right.

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Odessa’s

The next day.

arrived for dinner as

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decided to accept me, Johnny seemed to be in

so optimistic. Something about this didn’t sit well with

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