Chapter 329: A Misunderstanding
Madeline’s POV:
After speaking, I didn’t linger. I simply opened the car door and stepped out. However, the next second, my eyes landed on Hayley in the distance, and a sense of satisfaction filled my heart. In fact, I had already spotted Hayley earlier. Everything I did was intentional. I refuse to believe that, after seeing this, Hayley wouldn’t have any thoughts about it. I watched as Hayley, without hesitation, turned and walked away in the opposite direction. It seems she’s definitely misunderstood. My plan worked. Feeling pleased with myself, I left.
Benjamin’s POV:
I waited for a long time. I waited until almost all the students at the school gate had gone home, yet Hayley still hadn’t shown up. So, I gave her a call. “The number you dialed is currently switched off…” I frowned, an uneasy feeling stirring in my chest. I decided to keep waiting at the school gate. It wasn’t until night fell that I finally called home. Gloria answered and told me that Hayley had already returned earlier. What was going on? With countless questions swirling in my mind, I hurried home. Knock, knock… I knocked several times on Hayley’s door, but there was no response. I quickly said, “I know you’re inside. Can you open the door? I need to talk to you.” The only response I got was silence. I felt a pang of sadness, and even my wolf, Lawrence, seemed hurt by her rejection. I knocked again, but before I could say anything further, the door suddenly swung open, revealing Hayley’s expressionless face.
“What is it?” Her tone was cold. I immediately noticed that she wasn’t in a good mood, so I asked with concern, “Are you feeling upset?”
“No,” she replied flatly, her tone calm but devoid of emotion. I asked again, “Why didn’t you wait for me after school? I was at the school gate the entire time.”
“I forgot you were coming to pick me up, so I just went home on my own.”
After saying that, she looked up at me and said, “I’m really tired and want to sleep now. If you don’t have anything else to say, I’m going to close the door.” Before I could respond, she shut the door with a decisive bang. I stood there, sensing her unhappiness, and it hurt me deeply. But I still couldn’t figure out why her attitude toward me had suddenly grown so cold. As the housekeeper, Gloria, happened to pass by, she looked at me and said, “Alpha, young ladies need to be comforted. Ms. Carson is likely upset about something. Be patient with her and try to cheer her up. I’m sure she’ll come around.” But I was still confused. “What should I do to cheer her up?” I asked. Gloria chuckled. “Alpha, just do something that Ms. Carson likes. It might work wonders!” Something she likes? I found myself in a dilemma. Because I realized that I didn’t seem to know Hayley very well. I didn’t even know what she liked or disliked.
The next morning, as I came downstairs, I asked Gloria, “Has Hayley gotten up yet? Please go call her.” Gloria quickly replied, “Ms. Carson left early this morning. She said she had to attend an event at school. She barely even touched her breakfast.” She’s already gone? Does that mean her mood still hasn’t improved? Or… is she avoiding me? Could it be that she’s found her destined mate and doesn’t want to interact with me anymore? Countless thoughts flooded my mind.
Hayley’s POV:
To avoid Benjamin, I skipped breakfast and headed straight to school. My wolf, Hera, was displeased with this decision, but I told her to be quiet and focused on my book. Yet no matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t take in a single word. From last night until now, my mind had been consumed by the image of what I had seen yesterday. Did Benjamin really betray me? He knows how much I despise that b*tch Madeline, so why would he still associate with her? As I was lost in thought, Belle suddenly walked over to me…