Chapter 39

Chapter 39 Noelle realized Eli was really upset et with he her .

her , heading downstairs without In the morning , she waited by the door , hoping to greet him as he came out .

But when he did , he walked right past he even acknowledging her presence At breakfast , things got worse .

Eli usually sat next to her , but today he chose the seat beside Leia , chatting and laughing with her instead .

Leia , you should eat more .

The shumai is really good today , he said , placing a couple on Leias plate Thank you .

Eli , Leia replied sweetly .

Dont mention it , Eli said , smiling .

School starts in two days .

If you run into any problems on campus , just come to me , okay ? Got it .

Leia said with a smile .

Hearing this , Noelle chimed in brightly .

Eli , which department are you in ! I can come find you too ! But Eli barely spared her a glance before turning back to Leia .

It was as if he hadnt even heard her .

He casually picked up a slice of cake and placed it on Leias plate .

Leia , have some whole grains theyre good for you Okay , Ill listen to you , Leia said , her tone syrupy sweet .

Noelle pouted , her lips forming a dramatic arch .

Noelle thought , Great .

J Just great .

She thought theyd finally made progress in building a bond .

Now , it felt like all her efforts had been wiped clean , putting them right back at square Kimberly , who had been observing the exchange , set down her utensils and asked Eli directly .

Eli , whats going on ? Did you have a fight with Noelle ? Ells expression remained neutral as he replied , Nothing like that , Mom .

Dont worry about it .

Kimberly sighed .

Theres no such thing as an irreconcilable grudge between siblings .

If theres a problem , talk it out , okay ? Dont keep things bottled up Eli chuckled faintly , his tone light but sharp .

Mom , Im not holding any grudges .

I get along just fine with Leia , dont I ? You Kimberly said , exasperated .

Turning to Noelle , she added with a ge agende smile .

Noelle , make sure you eat plenty too , okay ? gaze flicking across the room Ol ..

okay .

brothers away on business , the dining table today was sparsely filled just Kimberly Kimberly , Vincent , Eli , Leia , and herself

, it was clear where everyones

Noelle alone Still , Noelle

before the six month

up that

it was the first day of school

car and a valid

tasked with driving his two

into the passenger seat beside him , chatting and laughing as though she were the star of the

at first , but Eli deliberately

attempt she made to chime in was met

her entier , leaving Noelle to sulk quietly in

, you said youre the vice president of the student council , right ? Youre going to be promoted to president this year , arent you ? Leia asked , her 1/4 9.29 AM Chapter 39 voice honeyed with admiration ( Yeah , Eli

and focusing on internships and his

next council theyll officially hand the position over to me Leia

amazing , Eli ! Youre

a glimpse of Noelle in

silent , her face

, she now seemed oddly subdued

eyes were half lickled , her expression

moment , Elis heart skipped

that unnerved him it was the unsettling aura

something dark and unbalanced lurking beneath , a shadow that Eli li couldnt quite put his

! Leias voice snapped him back

,

poured , her tone half

you , but

your head ?

, brushing it

student council , but Im afraid I wont make

youll help me ,

, Eli assured her

I want to skip the lower ranks and start as an officer

an officer ? Le looked at him with wide

I ? Eli

what I

lit up instantly

today , each class should elect its student leaders and start organizing activities to help everyone get to know

youll have two

through that first Got it

me during training , Ell : If I

university parking

to

be fine finding your c

him off playfully

helpless , Eli Good

opening ceremony , go to your class and meet your

the field

, El ! Noelle , who had remuined

brightness returning Bye , Elir Eli hesitated for a fraction of a second , his gaze lingering

noticed and

But Eli quickly turned and

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