Chapter 32

Chapter 32 Alright , Leia reluctantly agreed , forcing a smile despite her confusion as to why Harley wanted Noelle to join th Then its sealed Harley said .

TI pick you both up on Saturday Really Leias mood instantly soared .

Are you sure it wont be too much trouble for you ! their gathering .

Why does he care Not at all .

Thank you .

Harley .

Youre welcome , Harley replied .

Though hed offered to pick them up , his true motive was simple he couldnt wait to see Noelle again .

If theres nothing else , Ill hang up now , Harley added .

Alright , Harley .

Bye As Leia ended the call , her heart danced with excitement .

All her previous worries about reconnecting with Harley after his return had evaporated .

He had reached out to her first ! Could it be that Harleys been thinking about me all these years too ? Leia wondered , her thoughts swirling with hope .

After all , he hadnt called anyone else , just her .

The idea sent her spirits soaring .

Even the fact that Noelle was coming along didnt seem like a big deal anymore .

Shes only coming because Harley invited me first , Leia reassured herself .

Without me , she wouldnt even be on his radar .

Around 10 PM , Nicolas dropped Noelle e off at at home .

By then , most of the Anderson family had retired to their moms , except for Eli , who was still downstairs The moment Eli saw Noelle , his expression darkened .

Noelle , come here .

Huh ? Eli ? Noelle greeted him cheerfully , entirely oblivious to his sour mood .

She walked over with a bright smile and waved .

Youre still awake ? I brought some late night snacks .

Want some ? Eli , already simmering with frustration , glowered at her nonchalant demeanor .

evening , werent you !

blinked , surprised

So you were planning to

not

shrugged , pulling a drumstick from the bag and taking

not like its a big

I could hide forever want to

notorious

, mark my

the drumstick again , her

Nick , so I

mess around with

she spoke balinally trusting and utterly unconcerned made her seem like one of those women who

that nonsense ? Are you stupid ? Do you think a man like him will ever settle for one woman !

, arent I ? Eli was momentarily

Taking a sleep breath

then ? Dont worry , Hi Noelles tone was oddly casual as she bit into

If he breaks

9.28 AM Chapter 32 Eli shivered involuntarily

had already skipped upstairs with her snacks , leaving him standing

her room , Leias

, wait Leia

? Noelle turned , her

Well Leia hesitated , a friendly smile plastered on

country , and he suggested we all go out

like to join us? Of course , if youre busy , thats

hoped desperately that

could

hesitation , Saturday ? Im free that day

with Nicolas that day

? Leia suggested , trying to sound casual But I dont know if hes

tilting her

fre from attending- Before Noelle could respond , Elis voice cut through the air , laced with suspicion Leia ,

to see Eli glaring at her from the staircase, his expression

: Youve always

are you suddenly telling her to reach out to him

struggled to maintain her composure

more time with Nicolas , he might realize how great she is and change his ways

, thats naive , Eli said

think a playboy like him will ever change ? Leias checks flushed with embarrassment

and muttered , Youre

was being foolish

Im so sorry .

before he could get a word our Eli muttered under his breath , shaking his head in exasperation On Saturday morning , Leia meticulously dressed up , determined to make a lasting impression on Harley

breakfast , Kimberly couldnt help but

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