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 .

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

, it was clear where everyones loyalties lay

gravitated toward Leia , leaving Noelle alone Still

before the six

up that easily

was the first day

having his own car and a valid drivers li

his

, chatting and laughing as though she were the star of

tried to join the conversation at first

attempt she made to chime in was met with

include her entier , leaving Noelle to sulk quietly in the back

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

current presidents graduating and focusing on

theyll officially hand the

, Eli ! Youre so accomplished nieeting

of Noelle in the rearview mirror

silent , her face turned toward the window

bright and animated ,

half lickled , her expression

a fleeting moment , Elis heart skipped a

him it was the

was something dark and unbalanced lurking beneath

! Leias voice

Eli said , glancing at

poured , her tone half teasing

to you , but youre off in

so fascinating in your head

, brushing it off

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

youll help me , right ?

qualified , Eli

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

looked at him with

? Eli

I can do

face lit

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

on getting through that

nodded I earnestly , then playfully added , But you better come visit me during training , Ell : If I have time , I will , he replied casually

university parking lot , Eli parked the car

to a student council meeting

finding your c your own

waved him off

not helpless , Eli Good

, go to your class and meet

the field for orientation

Byr , El ! Noelle , who had

at Eli , her usual brightness returning Bye , Elir Eli

and

But Eli quickly turned and left without

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