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

attitude toward her , it was

gravitated toward Leia , leaving Noelle alone Still ,

was plenty of time before the six

up

day of

, having his own car and a valid

with driving his two

beside him , chatting and laughing as though she were the star of

at first , but Eli deliberately ignored

she made to chime in was

include her entier , leaving Noelle to

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

focusing on internships and

the position

, Eli ! Youre so accomplished nieeting

Noelle in the rearview mirror

silent , her face

and animated , she

sparkling eyes were half lickled , her

fleeting moment , Elis

silence that unnerved him

beneath , a shadow that Eli li couldnt quite put his finger on

Eli ! Leias voice snapped him back to reality

? Eli said ,

her tone half teasing ,

talking to you , but youre off in la

in your

said quickly , brushing

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

me , right ? Youll

plenty qualified , Eli assured

an officer , Leia said , her voice taking on a coy

an officer ? Le looked

Eli sighed but

what I can

face lit

! Eli chuckled softly and added , After the opening ceremony today , each class should elect its student leaders

youll have two weeks of

getting through that first Got it

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

tone bubbly class on At the university parking lot , Eli parked the

head to

fine finding your c

waved him off

not helpless ,

to your class and meet your classmates

to the

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

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

noticed and

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

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