GoodNovelChapter 455 Who LockedIn? Hayley's POV: I tried dialing my phone again, and this time, the call went through.
"Hey, Hayley..." Benjamin's voice cthrough the speaker.
I quickly filled him in on what had happened, keeping it brief.
About 30 minutes later, Benjamin arrived at the school and freed me.
+8 Pearls He pulledinto a tight hug, his worry evident as he asked, “What happened? How did you He pulledinto a tight hug, his wo there?" I bit my lip and answered, "I have no idea who lockedin." Before I could say more, Benjamin interrupted, "Why didn't you callsooner?" I gave him a sheepish smile. "I was working on this problem, and I lost track of time." end up in Benjamin sighed, exasperated, and gently ruffled my hair. "You're locked in a bathroom, and yet you're still thinking about homework? How determined can you be?” I didn't want to continue down that path, so I gave him a pleading look and quickly changed the subject. "I'm starving. Want to grab something to eat?" Benjamin's expression softened, and he took my hand gently. "Okay, let's go. I know just the place.” It was nearly midnight, and the school cafeteria had already closed.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBenjamin called a restaurant, and after a quick chat, he arranged for them to send a meal over to the school.
I dove into the food eagerly, not caring about eating neatly. I was just too hungry.
Benjamin laughed and said, "Slow down. No one's going to take your food." I chuckled awkwardly. "I'm just really hungry...
Though I said that, I did try to slow down and eat more politely.
After I finished most of my meal, Benjamin åsked again "So, what exactly happened?" I had a strong hunch about who might have been behind it, but I wasn't entirely sure.
I answered, "I'll handle it. I think someone might've accidentally lockedin." Benjamin's brow furrowed. "Are you sure it was an accident?" I realized then that he, like me, had enhanced awareness as an Alpha.
I spoke seriously. "Without proof, I can only assit was an accident.
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82% +8 Pearls Benjamin sighed deeply.
"As your fiancé, your future husband, it stings to feel like you don't needsometimes," he said.
Hearing this, I quickly reassured him, “It's not that I don't need you. It's just a small thing that I can handle. I love and need you more than anyone." Seeingflustered, Benjamin smiled softly and pulledinto a hug. "Alright, I was just teasing. You handle it for now, and if you can't, letknow." I nodded. "Got it." By the tI finished eating, it was almost 1:00 AM.
Benjamin walkedback to my dorm.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThe next morning, Loretta was surprised when she saw me. "Hayley, when did you get I explained, "Around midnight." back?"
Loretta nodded, "You're always in the library. I find it so inspiring. When will I have your level of dedication?"
I gathered my books and stood up. "Let's go. Professor Cain's Class' is first" When we arrived at the classroom, Kirsty was chatting with sclassmates.
The moment she saw me, her smile wavered, and her face froze.
However, one of the classmates greetedcheerfully. "Good morning, Hayley!" I smiled and responded, "Good morning."
The sclassmate asked, "You weren't feeling well yesterday Are eine well you feeling better today?" As soon as I heard that, I knew something was off.
I calmly asked, "I'm fine. Who told you I wasn't feeling well?" 2.4K
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