Chapter 48

Alice looked up and saw her homeroom teacher, then Noah standing outside the classroom. She pursed her lips and went outside. Her expression was impassive.“If you want me to take notes for Chloe, don’t even bother.” She knew Noah was there to excuse Chloe’s absence. He’d probably ask her to take notes and bring home assignments for Chloe.

Noah felt a knot in his chest.“Alice, is that really how you see me?”

Alice was impatient.“Are you done?”

*Alice, I remember you were a top student in elementary school. Then your grades became unstable, and they kept dropping. Was it because of Chloe? Did you deliberately score around the same as her, or even lower?”

Alice paused. How did he know? Her gaze was suspicious. What was he implying?

Noah saw her expression and knew it was true. He felt a pang of regret. Why hadn’t he noticed Alice’s changes, her kindness towards Chloe? They’d favored Chloe, ignoring Alice’s need for

attention.

Alice was annoyed.“Why are you asking? Are you bored?”

“Alice, just answer yes or no.”

“Does it matter?”

Alice stepped back, creating distance. Her expression was stubborn. “Noah, if you’re truly sorry. and want to make amends, don’t bother me until after my exams!”

trust them at

Noah chuckled wryly. Her distrust stung him. She didn’t trust

He replied, “Okay, I promise.”

Alice lowered her eyes. “Thank you.”

“You don’t have to thank me.” Noah’s voice was hoarse. He cautiously asked, “Where are you staying?”

Alice eyed him suspiciously. What did he want?

taste filled Noah’s mouth. His clingy little sister

replied coldly, “I’m fine.” She’d slept on the streets after being kicked out last time, harassed by

much

cans.

affect your exams. That school nurse… he’ll also have problems. Come home, and I won’t interfere with where you go, even

Alice fell silent.

If you don’t want to return,

to owe them anything.

the infirmary. Jack sat on a chair, his wrist resting on the armrest, a watch visible. He raised an eyebrow, his eyes

The watch was expensive, a limited–edition

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Chapter 48

spoke. I’m

talk about

my

sister. She

She can’t

stay with

you.

“So?”

exams. I just want peace until then, for her sake. What do you say?” Jack’s voice was slow and arrogant.“You can’t talk to me, and no one can force Alice’s hand. Otherwise, what happened to your company before the finals will happen again.” Noah’s face changed.“You did that?” He and his

to return.

are your intentions towards Alice?” A school nurse capable of this? Why

throat tightened. “But she’ll agree. Even though she hit us yesterday, Alice is kind.” Jack scoffed.“She was on her period. She shouldn’t have gotten wet, yet you made her do

up her

infirmary. She saw Jack eating. “Not finished? The teachers‘ meals. are better than ours.”

“What is it?”

Alice thought for a moment.“Noah talked to me. To avoid trouble,

yourself.” Jack’s tone

him. I’ll go

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