Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Alpha Hayley’s Destined Mate

Chapter 537 She Doesn’t Look Like a Student

Hayley’s POV:

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Loretta took the student ID and examined it as if she were a detective, clearly not trusting Mira.

It was a bit rude to treat Mira like that, so I quickly pulled Loretta aside and signaled for her to stop.

Loretta wasn’t dumb. She saw what I meant and immediately handed the ID back. “Sorry, my mistake, but you don’t look like a student.”

Mira didn’t say anything in reply. She just turned and began packing her things.

Loretta, thinking Mira was upset with her, decided to approach her first. “Mira, right? I didn’t mean to offend you. We’re roommates now, so if you ever need anything, just ask.”

Mira remained silent, only taking a cigarette from her pack and idly fiddling with it.

Loretta, with her usual directness, started to say, “You can’t smoke here—”

But she stopped midway. The tension from earlier was enough, and pushing it further would only make things worse.

The atmosphere between them felt even more awkward now than when they were fighting.

and looked

was straightforward but lacked maturity when it

distant. Even without the recent tension, she wouldn’t have

the misunderstanding had already occurred. From Loretta’s point of view, she’d upset her new roommate, and it seemed Mira was

was a kind–hearted girl, and I didn’t want her to feel uncomfortable. So, I spoke up to ease the

me, responded calmly, “I’m always like this. I have trouble warming up to anyone. Don’t

Mira willing to speak, Loretta smiled

said understandingly. “I also struggle with social anxiety and don’t like interacting much, but not

lightly, her

talking was enough to signal that the

I finally relaxed.

Loretta to dinner, so I invited Mira along. The three

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I were picky about food, so I let Loretta take care

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turned to me with concern. “Hayley, this place seems a bit pricey. Should we go somewhere else? What if I bankrupt

eaten since last night. I could eat a whole

exaggeration and reassured her, “It’s not that bad. I can still afford a meal. Let’s enjoy ourselves and eat well. I might need your help with class notes again.”

I won’t hold back. I’m ordering. “Loretta said, excited to pick something

menu.

the end, we all had a