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 .

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

familys improved attitude toward her , it

, leaving Noelle

of time before the

up that easily

day of school

own car and a valid drivers li license

driving his

naturally slid into the passenger seat beside him , chatting and laughing as

the conversation at first

chime in was met with

didnt make any effort to include her entier ,

you

current presidents graduating and focusing on internships and his thesis

officially hand the position over to

, Eli !

caught a glimpse of Noelle in the rearview

fallen silent , her face turned toward the

and animated , she now seemed oddly subdued

sparkling eyes were half lickled , her expression

a fleeting moment , Elis heart skipped

silence that unnerved him it

exterior , there was something dark and unbalanced lurking beneath , a shadow that

! Eli ! Leias voice snapped

, glancing at her

, her tone half teasing , half

talking to you , but youre off in la la land

your head

said quickly , brushing it off

to join the student council , but

me ,

, Eli assured

lower ranks and start as an officer , Leia said , her

an officer ? Le looked at him with wide ,

? Eli sighed but

what I can do

face lit up

, Eli ! Youre 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

two weeks of

getting through that first

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

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

got to head to a student council

c your own ,

him off playfully

not helpless ,

, go to your class and

the

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

, her usual brightness returning Bye , Elir Eli

and tensed

he about to forgive her ! But Eli quickly turned and

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