Chapter 430: Jealous
Hayley’s POV:
I turned around quickly, and when my eyes landed on that familiar face, I was completely taken aback. “It’s you… What are you doing here?”
Benjamin flashed a relaxed smile and casually sat down beside me. “I came to find my fiancée. I wasn’t too comfortable with her going off to school alone, so I decided to come along.”
Raising an eyebrow, I teased him, “Does your fiancée know you’re this clingy?”
“I didn’t mention it before, but she’s aware now,” Benjamin said with a grin.
Unable to hold back any longer, I stood up and gave him a hug. “Why didn’t you tell me earlier you’d be coming with me? I was just thinking about how I’d handle months of being apart.”
Benjamin placed a gentle kiss on my cheek. “Better late than never.”
We shared a smile, our connection feeling as strong as ever. With Benjamin by my side, the hours of the flight passed in what felt like minutes.
When we landed, Henry spotted Benjamin and immediately shot us a jealous look. “I hope I can find my mate soon…” He sighed dramatically.
I patted him on the shoulder with a smile. “You will. It’ll happen.”
After leaving the airport, Benjamin’s assistant, Tyrone, had already arranged a car for us. We piled into the vehicle and headed straight for New College.
Though I had already studied abroad and earned my degree, stepping onto New College’s campus still filled me with awe and admiration.
Once I collected my thoughts, I turned to the group. “Let’s check in at the school first, then we can head out once the paperwork’s finished.”
But Benjamin unexpectedly handed me a face mask. “Put this on.”
Confused, I was about to ask why when Henry spoke up, “With your face looking so much like Harmony’s, fans will recognize you instantly. To avoid any unwanted attention, Boss, you’ll need to wear this mask.”
After hearing Henry’s explanation, I turned back to Benjamin. “How about I just do my makeup like I did before and make myself look worse?”
“No need for that. Just wear the mask. It’s easier this way.”
Benjamin helped me adjust the mask in place. “That should work,” he said, satisfied.
We hadn’t walked far on campus when a guy approached me. “Hi, are you a new student? Which department are you in?”
Benjamin looked slightly annoyed but chose to give me space, not interfering.
I quickly answered the guy. “I’m a freshman in the math department. Do you know where the check-in area is?”
When he heard “math,” the guy paused for a moment, little surprised. “The math department’s to the right, second building. If you don’t know your way, I can walk you there.”
“Thanks, I’d appreciate it.”
“No problem. Just follow me.”
We followed him to the check-in area, completed the necessary paperwork, and received our dorm keys. True to his nature, Benjamin stayed by my side the entire time, even walking me to my dorm.
The dorm room was a little bare, and after glancing around, Benjamin spoke up. “How about staying off-campus? It’d be more convenient.”
I thought for a moment but shook my head. “No, I’m fine here. I’m used to staying in student dorms, and on weekends, I can stay off-campus. You forgot? Johnny already arranged a place for me.”
“But this dorm isn’t great,” Benjamin said with a frown.
“It’s fine! If other people can manage, so can I,” I reassured him.
With that, I began making my bed. The dorm was a two-person room, but my roommate hadn’t arrived yet. I wondered what kind of person she would be and if we’d get along.
As I was lost in thought, Benjamin reached over to help with the sheets, starting to set up the bed. Watching the alpha of Midnight Pack so attentively working on something as simple as making the bed filled my heart with warmth. His care and attention made me feel deeply moved.
I gave him a soft kiss. With Benjamin’s help, I quickly finished arranging the bed. Grabbing my bag, I walked to the door and smiled, signaling for him to follow. “Let’s go! Time to grab something to eat.”
Benjamin took my hand, and as we walked out of the dorm, people around us couldn’t help but stare, drawn to his striking appearance and the strong aura he exuded. This time, however, Benjamin toned down his Alpha presence, making him appear more approachable.
Two girls, completely ignoring me, boldly asked him, “Can we get your contact information?”