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

Noelle alone Still , Noelle

time before the six

give up that

first day of school at

and a valid drivers

driving his two sisters to

chatting and laughing as though she

join the conversation at first

she made to chime

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

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

current presidents graduating and focusing on internships and

hand the position over to

! Youre

caught a glimpse of Noelle in the rearview

her face turned toward the

bright and animated ,

were half lickled , her expression

fleeting moment , Elis heart skipped a

silence that unnerved him it was the unsettling aura she exuded

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

! Eli ! Leias voice snapped him back to

? Eli said , glancing

her tone half teasing , half

but youre off in la la

your

, brushing it

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

help me , right ? Youll

qualified ,

as an officer ,

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

? Eli

I

face lit up

After the opening ceremony today , each

, youll have two weeks of military

through that

you better come visit me during training , Ell : If I have time ,

class on At the university

head to a student council

c your own , right

waved him off

not helpless , Eli Good

the opening ceremony , go to your class and

the field

had remuined quiet

Eli hesitated for a fraction

noticed and

he about to forgive her ! But Eli quickly turned

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