Chapter 249

winter lowered his voice to a near whisper, audible only to Noella and himself.

Pay nice, and I help you with whatever you need ”

Noella withdrew her foot, taking several sips of ice–cold water to calm herself.

Why did she get the feeling Palmer’s words held a double meaning?

Beckett pressed his fingers against his temples. “Yvonne is going too far. Why is she never satisfied? Not only did she poison Ashlyn, but she always targets Noella!”

why she keeps pushing her luck. We might as well maroon

Malvina shrugged her shoulders. “I think Noella’s been too soft on her. That’s w her on a deserted island and let her fend for herself.”

Malvina had seen Noella throw a punch or two in her time. If those fists ever landed on Yvonne’s sour face, a couple of hits and Yvonne would be knocking on heaven’s door.

Unch cast a glance at Malvina. “That would be illegal.”

“What? And your punch at the hospital wasn’t? Got it. It’s all part of your special treatment for psych patients!”

Unch met Beckett’s puzzled gaze and coughed into his fist, pushing Malvina’s head back down to her meal.

Hin had lashed out at Yvonne last time because she had insulted Malvina and spread nasty rumors about the Schnabel family. If he had known she wouldn’t leam her lesson, he would have hit her harder!

Malvina checked the message on her phone.

“Noella darling. Yvonne is threatening to livestream and expose your so–called crimes. Talk about shameless!”

Malvina marveled at Yvonne’s audacity, which seemed as impenetrable as city walls!

o live).

With swift thumbs, Noella issued commands through her phone. [Track the account; let her go

Heh, this is going to be good!]

together gleefully, ready for

care of this, including the Yvonne situation. You

Thanks, Beckett”

pulled up, and Palmer

come pick you up

can take a cab

promise from

“Then I’m off”

don’t have many classes today. Are you going to e theres a restaurant nearby

puzzled by Palmer’s

considerate with everyone?

fine with

canteen doesn’t serve anything you

didn’t press further. “I’ve put some snacks and a thermos in your

fussier

plenty of warm

even fixed Noella’s hair and collar – something even Tristan

embarrassment crossed Palmer’s face.

a three–year–old. Or maybe, like the Schnabel family, Palmer subconsciously treated her like a child?

Noelia as a bit odd

walked away, Annie, sitting in the driver’s seat, couldn’t help

seat, she quickly suffed her urge to

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idol, Ma Noella, for you! She dared to say such things right in

glare was icy as he wamed, “Annie, if you no longer want this job, just say sol

promptly clammed up

found the lecture hall. As she entered, the noisy classroom hushed. Her performance of High Mountain and

in the videos, her ethereal demeanor captivated many hearts. Some people were

cente, of attention!

in a simple hoodie and jeans with a sleek ponytail, exposed a slender neck through the neckline, looking

if she

she’s already engaged. Don’t get

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