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.

looked

when it

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

had already occurred. From Loretta’s point of view, she’d upset her new roommate,

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

like this. I have trouble warming up to anyone. Don’t

speak,

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

lightly, her tone unreadable.

the fact that they were now talking was enough to signal that the ice was starting to break. The issue seemed to

I finally relaxed.

planning to treat Loretta to dinner, so I invited

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nor I were picky about food, so I let Loretta take

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to me with concern. “Hayley, this place seems a bit

eaten since last night. I could eat a

a meal. Let’s enjoy ourselves and eat well. I might need

the case, I won’t hold back. I’m ordering. “Loretta said, excited to

menu.

all had a great meal.

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