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 .

, the dining table today was sparsely filled just

familys improved attitude toward her , it was clear where everyones

toward Leia , leaving Noelle alone Still , Noelle wasnt discouraged

was plenty of time before the six month deadline

give up that

was the first day

own car and a valid drivers li

his two sisters to

chatting and laughing

join the conversation at first , but Eli

she made to chime

effort to include her entier ,

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

presidents graduating and focusing on internships and his thesis

hand the position over to me

amazing , Eli ! Youre so accomplished

glimpse of Noelle in the rearview

fallen silent , her face turned

and animated , she now seemed

eyes were half lickled , her

Elis heart skipped a

wasnt just her silence that unnerved him it was the

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

Leias voice snapped him back to reality

Eli said , glancing at

, her tone half teasing , half annoyed

, but youre off

your head ? Nothing

, brushing

student council ,

youll help me , right

plenty qualified ,

as an officer , Leia said , her voice taking

officer ? Le looked at him with wide

? Eli sighed but

what I can

face lit up instantly

ceremony today , each class should

two weeks

getting through that first Got

me during training , Ell : If

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

to head to a

be fine finding your c your own

him off

not helpless , Eli

opening ceremony , go to your class and meet

to the field

who had remuined quiet the entire ride , suddenly perked up

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

noticed and tensed

to forgive her ! But Eli quickly turned and left without another

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