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 ,

Noelle blinked

know about that ! So you were planning to

, not really

shrugged , pulling a drumstick from the bag and taking a

not like its

I could hide forever want to marry Nicolas ?

notorious

, mark my words ? I dont care

into the drumstick again ,

I want to

wouldnt mess around with other women

those women who naively believe every sweet lie from

Are you stupid ? Do you think a man like him will ever settle for one

? Eli was momentarily speechless

unshakable confidence ? Taking a sleep breath , he continued , Fine , lets say youre amazing

if another woman seduces Nicolas and he cheats on you ? What then ? Dont worry , Hi Noelles tone was oddly casual as she bit into the drumstick with a loud crunch , snapping the

If he breaks

Chapter 32 Eli

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

reached her room , Leias door suddenly

wait Leia

? Noelle turned , her expression curious

Well Leia hesitated , a friendly

the country , and he suggested

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

desperately that Noelle would decline

she didnt come , Leia could have Harley all to

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

with Nicolas that day ?

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

replied , tilting her

find a way to keep her fre from attending- Before Noelle could respond , Elis voice cut through the air , laced with suspicion Leia , why are you encouraging Noelle to contact Nicolas ? Leia froze ,

from the staircase, his expression unreadable but clearly

searching for an explanation : Youve always said Noelle should

telling her to reach out to him ? Caught off

maintain

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

thats naive , Eli said , his tone harsh

think a 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 but

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