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 .

Nicolas all evening , werent you !

blinked , surprised

were planning

not

shrugged , pulling a drumstick from the

its a big deal

could hide forever want to

a notorious

mark my words

bit into the drumstick again , her voice muffled

I want to

he promised he wouldnt mess around

of those women who naively believe every sweet lie from a soundarl Elis frustration boiled over

like him will ever settle for one woman ! And

? Eli was

unshakable confidence ? Taking a sleep breath , he continued ,

on you ? What then ? Dont worry , Hi Noelles tone was oddly

coldly as she said , If he breaks his promise ,

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Before he could respond , Noelle had already skipped upstairs with her snacks , leaving him standing there in stunned silence

, Leias door suddenly opened

, wait Leia

Noelle turned , her expression

Leia Well Leia hesitated , a friendly smile plastered

just returned to the country , and he suggested we all go out for a meal

, if youre busy , thats fine

desperately that Noelle would decline

come , Leia could have Harley all to herself

Noelle answered without hesitation , Saturday ? Im free that day ? Really ? Leias smile faltered for

you have plans with Nicolas that

should make plans with him ? Leia suggested , trying to sound casual But I dont know

tilting

a way to keep her fre from attending- Before Noelle could respond , Elis voice cut through the air , laced with suspicion Leia , why are

from the staircase, his expression unreadable

Eli … Leia stammered , searching for an explanation : Youve always said

her to reach out to him

to maintain

that if Noelle spent more time with Nicolas , he might realize how

thats naive , Eli said

playboy like him will ever change ?

lowered her head and muttered ,

being

Im so sorry .

Noelle , about to lecture her next , but the darted into her room and slammed the door shut before he could get a word our Eli muttered under his breath

couldnt help

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