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 .

today was sparsely filled just Kimberly

improved attitude toward her , it was clear where

toward Leia , leaving Noelle

plenty of time before the six

wouldnt give up that

day of school at Eston

his own car and a valid drivers li

driving his

chatting and laughing as though she were

tried to join the conversation at first , but Eli

attempt she made to chime

make any effort to include her entier , leaving Noelle to sulk

, 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 replied , his eyes on

current presidents graduating and focusing on

council theyll officially hand the position over to me Leia bramed

amazing , Eli ! Youre so accomplished

caught a glimpse of Noelle in

her face turned

animated ,

were half lickled

a fleeting moment , Elis heart skipped a beat

unnerved him it

was something dark and unbalanced lurking beneath

voice snapped him

? Eli said ,

half teasing ,

but youre off in

in your head ?

, brushing

were you saying ? want to join the student council , but Im afraid I wont make

youll help me , right ? Youll be fine

qualified ,

to skip the lower ranks and start as an officer , Leia said , her voice taking on a coy note

to being an officer ? Le looked at him with wide ,

I ? Eli

I can do

face lit up instantly

Eli ! Youre the best ! Eli chuckled softly and added , After the opening ceremony today , each class should elect its student leaders and start organizing activities to help everyone get to know

youll have two weeks of military

getting through that first

But you better come visit me during training , Ell : If I have time , I will , he replied casually

agreed , her tone bubbly class on At the university parking lot , Eli parked the car and

got to head to a student

your c your own , right !

waved him off

, Eli

opening ceremony , go to your class

head to the field

do ! Byr , El ! Noelle , who had remuined quiet the entire ride , suddenly perked

waved cheerfully at Eli , her usual brightness returning Bye , Elir Eli hesitated for a fraction of

and

to forgive her ! But Eli quickly turned

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