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 .

all evening , werent you ! he demanded

Noelle blinked ,

were planning

not

shrugged , pulling a drumstick from the bag and

like its a

so its not something I could hide forever want to marry

notorious playboy

, mark my words ? I dont care

bit into the drumstick again , her voice muffled but resolute

Nick , so I want to be with him

he wouldnt mess

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

actually believe that nonsense ? Are you stupid ? Do you think a man like him will ever settle for one woman ! And why not ? Noelle

amazing , arent I ? Eli was momentarily

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

? What then ? Dont worry , Hi Noelles tone was oddly casual as she bit into the drumstick with a

eyes glinted coldly as she said , If he breaks

32 Eli

terrifying ? Before he could respond , Noelle had already

,

, wait

turned ,

, a

country , and he suggested we all go out for a meal

Of course , if youre

hoped desperately that Noelle would

come , Leia could

? Im free that day ? Really ? Leias smile faltered for a split second before

with Nicolas that day

with him ? Leia suggested , trying to sound casual

replied , tilting

, Leia urged , eager to find a way to keep her fre from attending- Before Noelle could respond , Elis voice cut

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

searching for an explanation : Youve always said Noelle

you suddenly telling her to reach out to him ?

struggled to maintain her composure

that if Noelle spent more time with Nicolas , he

thats naive , Eli

like him will ever change ? Leias checks flushed

her head and muttered , Youre right , Eli

was being foolish

Im so sorry .

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 , shaking his head in exasperation On Saturday morning , Leia meticulously dressed up

couldnt help but notice her