No longer a pushover

Chapter 32

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It took a moment for Noelle to retort, "Fine. I'll blame myself! Happy?" She blamed herself for being blind and not seeing through this so-called "family bond" sooner!

She stormed back into the classroom, leaving Frank standing outside helplessly. He genuinely wanted to mend their relationship, but Noelle seemed determined to keep him at arm's length. He wondered about how he could make her understand that he was only strict with her because she was his biological sister.

Xenia wasn't related to them by blood, so he had no expectations for her. He really wasn't being biased!

Xenia approached him cautiously. "I'm sorry, Frank. Maybe I should just move out. That way, Noelle will stop being angry with all of you."

She continued, "I'd hate to be the reason your relationship is souring."

Frank forced a smile. "Don't be silly. This has nothing to do with you, so you don't need to move out. After all, you're my sister and always will be."

Xenia broke out into a tearful grin. "Pinky promise?"

pleased with her attitude. He wished Noelle were as understanding. "Just focus on your studies. Don't ask your classmates to do your

your mistakes

attitude and could not

same.

seat where Gwen used to sit but felt

later, the school issued a notice regarding the cheating incident. Gwen had received an official warning and demerits, while Xenia was reprimanded

are out now. I want to praise Noelle for showing remarkable improvement. She came in tenth place this time. She's

from her."

instantly buzzed with

good at gaming,

have a chance.

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she manage to excel at

She wondered if this meant that she had a real shot

tips on how you improved so much? I'm sure your classmates could learn

Noelle had been performing exceptionally well