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 .

with Nicolas all evening , werent you ! he

blinked ,

you were planning to hide it

, not

drumstick from the bag and

like its a

to marry so its not something I could hide forever want to marry

a notorious playboy

my

drumstick again , her voice muffled

I want to be

wouldnt mess around with other women anymore

balinally trusting and utterly unconcerned made her seem like one of those women who naively believe every sweet lie

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

? Eli was momentarily speechless

she get this unshakable confidence ? Taking a sleep breath , he continued , Fine , lets say

he cheats on you ? What then ? Dont worry , Hi Noelles tone was oddly casual as she bit into

said , If he breaks his

Chapter 32

so terrifying ? Before he could respond , Noelle had already

room , Leias door suddenly

wait Leia

Noelle turned ,

, a friendly smile plastered on

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

, if youre busy

hoped desperately that Noelle would decline

come , Leia could have Harley all

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

plans with Nicolas

, trying to

tilting her head thoughtfully

, eager to 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 , her heart

to see Eli glaring at her from the

searching for an explanation : Youve always

telling her to reach

to maintain her composure

with Nicolas , he might realize how

, thats naive , Eli said , his tone harsh

really think a playboy like him will ever change ?

head and muttered

was being

Im so sorry .

but the darted into 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

couldnt help but notice her daughters effort

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