Chapter 352: The SAT Exam

Hayley’s POV

I glanced calmly at the headline, feeling surprisingly at ease. This woman got what she deserved. If it were under my management at Shadow Pack, I would have…

After being discharged from the hospital, Benjamin drove me to school. Before I got out of the car, he reminded me, “You don’t need to give Tanner the design drafts for now. He’s not in a rush for them.”

“And as for you,” he added, “you’ve got the SAT coming up soon, so you’d better buckle down and study.”

I flashed him a playful smile, sticking out my tongue. “Alright, alright. When did you become so chatty?”

As I spoke, I unbuckled my seatbelt. “You don’t need to pick me up this afternoon. I’ll be going back with Henry.”

Benjamin nodded, and after I got out, he drove away.

When I walked into the classroom, I immediately spotted Belle. In the past, whenever she saw me, she would use her position as a beta to mock and belittle me, feeling superior. But today, I could tell that she had changed. She was hiding behind a book, trying to make herself as unnoticeable as possible. I knew it was because of what had happened with her cousin. Madeline’s situation had clearly been a wake-up call for Belle, making her realize that no one had the right to mess with me—even if I was just an Omega.

Not only that, but Belle also came up to apologize. “Hayley, I was wrong before. I shouldn’t have spread rumors about you, causing damage to your reputation. I shouldn’t have gone against you. I truly want to apologize,” she said, bowing her head, her voice meek.

I was working on my homework when I heard this. I furrowed my brow and slowly looked up at her. Without holding back, I asked, “Are you putting on a show?”

Belle immediately denied it. “No, I’m serious. I really want to apologize. We’re all classmates, and I hope we can get along.”

I didn’t respond, continuing to write. Yet, Belle didn’t move from where she stood.

Chapter 357: The SAT Exam

“Hayley, could you say something? The way you’re acting is making me nervous,” she said, her voice trembling, as if she might start crying any second.

Her words were beginning to annoy me, and Hera seemed to be getting irritated by her presence as well. I stopped writing, wanting her to leave quickly. “If you’re done here, go study. Don’t be an eyesore in front of me. I’m someone who’s clear about who I like and who I don’t. It’s best you don’t bother me.”

After I said that, Belle seemed to understand that I had decided to let her off the hook this time. She looked relieved and, with a nervous smile, nodded at me before going back to her seat.

I didn’t pay her much attention after that. Once I finished my homework, I instinctively turned to Christine’s desk. “Christine, we…” But then I realized Christine wasn’t there anymore.

I sighed as I looked at her empty seat. It had been a long time since Christine left, and I still hadn’t adapted to her absence. I didn’t even know how she was doing abroad. Thinking about it made me feel a wave of sadness. Christine was the first real friend I’d made here, and now, I didn’t even have any news about her. I sighed again, looking away and trying to focus on my work, but I had lost all interest.

After school that afternoon, I walked alone down the small path leading out of the campus. As I reached the school gate, I heard a car horn. Immediately, my phone in my pocket buzzed. “Hayley, it’s me! I’m at your ten o’clock. Get in the car!”

It was Christopher. What could it be about?