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 .

mumbled , her gaze With the older brothers away on business , the dining table today was sparsely filled just

the Anderson familys improved attitude toward her , it was clear where everyones

leaving Noelle

before the six

wouldnt give up that easily

was the first day of school at Eston University

having his own car and a valid drivers li license

driving his two sisters to

into the passenger seat beside him , chatting and laughing

conversation at first

made to chime in was met with

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

you ? Leia asked , her 1/4 9.29 AM Chapter 39 voice honeyed with admiration ( Yeah , Eli replied , his

and focusing on

council theyll officially hand the position over to me

amazing , Eli ! Youre so accomplished nieeting

caught a glimpse of Noelle in

, her

and animated , she now seemed oddly subdued

usually sparkling eyes were half lickled

fleeting moment , Elis heart skipped

him it was the

beneath , a shadow that Eli li

! Eli ! Leias voice snapped him back

,

her tone half

, but youre off

fascinating in your head ?

, brushing it off

want to join the student council , but Im afraid I wont make the

me , right ? Youll

plenty qualified , Eli assured

and start as an officer , Leia said , her voice taking on a coy

an officer ? Le looked at him with wide , hopeful

Eli sighed but

see what I can do

lit up

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 each other

, youll have two weeks of military

that first Got it

added , But you better come visit me during training , Ell : If I

her tone bubbly class on At the university parking

head to a student

your c

waved him

helpless , Eli Good

to your class and

head to the field for orientation

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

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

and

her ! But Eli

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