Alpha Hayley’s Destined Mate
Chapter 368 Surprise
Hayley’s POV:
I walked to the back gate as the streetlights along the path flickered on one by one.
+8 Pearl:
Something felt off, but Hera had already caught Benjamin’s scent, meaning he was nearby. I boldly pushed open the back door.
In that instant, petals rained down from the sky, covering everything in a soft, colorful blanket.
A crowd of people suddenly appeared, rushing toward me and singing the familiar birthday song.
“Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday to Hayley.”
I stood frozen in surprise, completely stunned by what was happening.
I saw Christine, Trista, Christopher, Tanner, Henry, Benjamin, Gloria… all of them standing in front of
In the next moment, Christine–reached out and took my hand, leading me down the small path.
A huge, multi–tiered cake came into view, and Christine placed a crown, the symbol of me being the birthday’s girl, on my head.
“Hayley, happy birthday! Make a wish!” she said excitedly.
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Under the eager gazes of everyone, I clasped my hands together, closed my eyes, and made a wish.
When I opened my eyes again, everyone cheered. Together, we blew out the candles.
“You guys… what is all this?” I asked, my voice trembling with emotion as tears filled my eyes.
“Are you serious? It’s your birthday today! Did you really forget? Christine teased, laughing softly.
Even though Thomas had reminded me earlier, I’d been so caught up with schoolwork that I forgot all about it.
Embarrassed, I scratched my head and then asked, “How did you all know it was my birthday?”
As soon as I spoke, all eyes turned to me.
I glanced at Benjamin and asked, “Did you tell them? But how did you know it was my birthday?”
Benjamin smiled and said, “Grandpa mentioned it before, so I just noted it.”
Ah, that makes sense!
But all of this… you did all this?” I asked,
still in disbelief.
“Silly girl, I just wanted to surprise you,” he said with a soft chuckle.
Prompted by Hera, 1 immediately reached out, hugged him tightly, and kissed him. “Thank you!”
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Chapter 368 Surprise
I released Benjamin, grabbed the cake knife and fork, and started cutting the cake
“By the way. Hayley. Ben also got you a birthday gift! It’s in your room–don’t forget to open it later Henry whispered as he leaned in.
I glanced at Benjamin and asked, “What birthday gift? Why so
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Henry shrugged. “I don’t know.”
“Ben’s a bit of a mystery–he wouldn’t let anyone see it
I raised an eyebrow, already feeling a spark of curiosity
After finishing cutting the cake, everyone quickly handed me the birthday gifts they had prepared
There were so many that I-couldn’t even hold them all. In the end, Christine helped me gather thern, and the servants took them all to my room.
“Thank you, everyone! I’m thrilled today!” I said from the heart. This had been the happiest birthday I’d ever had.
“Boss! As long as you’re happy!” Henry said with a grin
“Congrats, girly!” Benjamin said affectionately, ruffling my hair.
I smiled at everyone, wishing time could just stop right here.
After dinner, we gathered around to drink and chat.
Suddenly, Henry stared at his phone in shock. “Oh no! The Harmony fan meet tickets are about to go live! Hurry!”
Christopher pulled out his phone and opened the app, ready to grab tickets.
Christine wasn’t idle either. She started opening the website on her phone.
Even Benjamin took out his phone, instructing Tyrone to help him grab VIP tickets.
“Quick, it’s starting!” Henry called, tapping the screen with urgency.
I stood beside him, watching.
But the next second, the page refreshed, and it showed that the tickets were already sold out.
“No way! Even I couldn’t get them that fast!” Henry exclaimed, disbelief in his voice.
Seeing his disappointed expression, I spoke he
