hapter 127 Waiting for You


    Benjamin''s POV


    Hayley stood up swiftly. Tm sorry, I didn''t mean to fall asleep here.”


    Finished


    I got to my feet and casually said, “It''s okay. Sorry to keep you waiting


    Hayley seemed to remember something and handed a bag. “Here, Benjamin. This is the meal Grandpa Southwell had the maid prepare for you. You haven''t had your dinner yet, right? Hurry up and eat."


    I raised an eyebrow. I usually had to workte and cat at thepany cafeteria, and my grandpa knew about this. So why had he sent Hayley to deliver food?


    It became clear to me almost instantly: my grandpa was intentionally creating an opportunity for me to spend time with Hayley.


    In his mind, my Luna could only be Hayley.


    This was one of the reasons why I disliked her at first.


    I always felt that no one should go against the will of the Moon Goddess, marrying someone who wasn''t their destined mate just for the sake of personal gain.


    Now, even though my wolf, Lawrence, hadn''t explicitly confirmed that Hayley was my destined mate, it wasn''t entirely out of the question based on his feelings toward her.


    And I found myself increasingly drawn to her.


    Yet Lawrence still couldn''t clearly smell her scent.


    Hayley held many secrets that I had yet to uncover.


    I looked at her, a mix ofplicated feelings swirling inside me, though I kept my expression neutral. “I happen to be hungry. Let''s eat together."


    Hayley was also hungry and didn''t hesitate. She took out the lunchbox, arranged the food neatly, and handed me the utensils. We sat across from each other, quietly enjoying our dinner.


    Hayley was really hungry, eating her food with no concern for how a properdy should behave, I couldn''t help but raise an eyebrow and chuckle as I teased. "Have you been starving for days?"


    She shot back yfully, “It''s all because I was waiting for you. You''re in no position toin."


    I chuckled. “Now you''re ming me?" Only she would dare to speak so casually and disrespectfully to an alpha like me,


    Hayley red at me in response. "Isn''t it?” I quickly stopped talking and began cutting steak for her. “You''ve worked hard. Eat more.


    Hayley ignored my gesturepletely.


    At that moment, my phone buzzed in my pocket. I pulled it out to check the rm I had set-today was Wednesday, my lesson day with Selena for Mornant Language.


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    Finished


    “Um... I have something I need to attend toter, so 1 right he a bitte getting back. If you want to go home,


    I can have the driver take you home. I said, making ns for her.


    Hayley nodded. That''s fine. You go ahead and do your thing. I can go back on myself.”


    Just be


    eful, and call me if you need anything,” I said before getting up and going back to my seat.


    I opened myptop and contacted Selena.


    Hayley''s POV:


    Just as I was about to leave Benjamin''s office, my phone started buzzing repeatedly in my pocket.


    I took it out and saw the message from Benjamin. It suddenly hit me-I was still his part-time trantor andnguage teacher, Selena.


    I cautiously nced at Benjamin and quickly put my phone away.


    Standing up, I said, "I''ll go back now. You can continue with your work."


    Benjamin nodded and pressed the inte. "Have James bring the car over to take Hayley home."


    “Thanks,” I said, then strode out of the office.


    As soon as I stepped outside. I quickly messaged Benjamin: “ss will start half an hourte today. I''ll contact youter.”


    Benjamin responded with a quick "OK."


    When I returned to Southwell''s Residence, the first thing I did was shut the door to my room and then open myptop.


    During this time, Benjamin had learned some basic vocabry in the Mornantnguage, and his learning efficiency was impressive-he could grasp most concepts with just a little guidance from me.


    The hour-long lesson flew by, and just as I was about to log off, I received a message from Benjamin: “I got an email from Mornant that needs your help with trantion."


    I typed back quickly: "Send it to my email."


    A minuteter, Benjamin forwarded the email to my inbox. I logged in, quickly skimmed through it, and then ryed the main points to him.


    “Mornant''s side said that the first phase of the project went well. They n to send representatives to Astoria next week to discuss the tasks for the second phase and develop a corresponding n."


    I texted Benjamin and then waited for his reply. When he didn''t text back right away, I wasn''t worried. I stretched and went downstairs for some milk.


    As I walked out of the kitchen, I bumped into Christopher returning home. He appeared somewhat tired and worn out; normally, he was quite busy and rarely came home, but it was clear he had been returning more often these past few days.


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    "It''ste, and you''re still awake?" Christopher greeted m


    1 responded. “I was a bit thirsty, so I came down for son


    Christopher didn''t say anything else and headed upstal


    As I watched him leave, I recalled the sheet music I had


    I checked my pocket and confirmed that the A4 sheets and took a look at Benjamin''s reply.


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    “It''ste, and you''re still awake?” Christopher greeted me first.


    I responded, "I was a bit thirsty, so I came down for some milk."


    Christopher didn''t say anything else and headed upstats.


    As I watched him leave, 1 recalled the sheet music I had found carlier.


    Finished


    I checked my pocket and confirmed that the A4 sheets were still safely tucked inside. Then, I went upstairs


    and took a look at Benjamin''s reply.


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