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?"

your studies. Don't ask your classmates to do your homework anymore," he said warmly. Xenia's smile faltered. "I know I

mistakes

could not help wishing that Noelle could

same.

Noelle noticed the empty seat where Gwen used to sit but felt

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

Lionel held up the latest test results and announced, "The exam scores are out now. I want to praise Noelle for showing remarkable improvement. She came in tenth place this time. She's the perfect example of how powerful a final push can be,

from her."

class instantly

not only is she good at gaming, but her grades are

still have a chance. I want to apply to the same

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to excel at both at the

smiled in satisfaction. She wondered if this meant that she had

her, smiling. "Noelle, why don't you share some tips on how you improved so much? I'm sure your classmates could learn a thing or

had been