Unwanted Girl Spoiled

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 .

, werent

blinked

know about that ! So you were planning to hide it ? to

, not really

shrugged , pulling a drumstick from the bag and

like its a big

its not something I could hide forever

a notorious playboy

this , mark my words

again ,

Nick , so I want to

he promised he wouldnt mess around with other women anymore

utterly unconcerned made her seem like one of those women who naively believe every

you think a man like him will ever settle for one woman ! And why not ? Noelle said confidently

? Eli

Taking a sleep breath , he continued ,

? What then ? Dont worry , Hi Noelles tone was

she said , If he breaks his

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

Noelle reached her room ,

wait Leia called

Noelle turned , her expression curious

Well Leia hesitated ,

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

, if youre busy

that Noelle would decline

, Leia could have Harley all to

day ? Really ? Leias

plans with Nicolas that

trying

tilting her

Noelle could respond , Elis voice cut through the air , laced with suspicion Leia , why are you encouraging Noelle to contact Nicolas

Eli glaring at her from the staircase, his expression

stammered , searching for an explanation : Youve always said Noelle should stay away from Nicolas

reach out to him ? Caught

maintain her

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

Eli said ,

a playboy like him will

her head and muttered , Youre

was being foolish

Im so sorry .

her room and slammed the door shut 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

couldnt help but