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 ,

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

toward Leia , leaving Noelle alone

time before the

up

first day of

own car and a

his

slid into the passenger seat beside him , chatting and laughing as though she were the star

first , but Eli deliberately ignored her

chime in was met with silence

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

arent you ? Leia asked , her 1/4 9.29 AM Chapter 39 voice honeyed with admiration

current presidents graduating and focusing on internships and his

next council theyll officially hand the position over to me Leia bramed

, Eli ! Youre

a glimpse of Noelle

her face turned toward the

animated , she now seemed oddly subdued

half lickled , her expression unreadable

Elis heart

her silence that unnerved him it was the unsettling

lurking beneath , a shadow that Eli li

Leias voice snapped him back

said , glancing at

tone half teasing , half annoyed

but

your head

quickly , brushing it

council

, youll help me , right

, Eli

ranks and start as an officer , Leia said

looked

Eli sighed

what I can do

face lit

opening ceremony today , each class should elect its student leaders and start organizing activities to

youll have two weeks of military training

getting through that first Got

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

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

got to head to a

finding your c your own

waved him off playfully

helpless , Eli

go to your class and meet your

to the field

, El ! Noelle , who had remuined quiet the entire

waved cheerfully at Eli , her usual brightness returning Bye , Elir Eli hesitated for a fraction of a second , his gaze lingering on

noticed and tensed

about to forgive her ! But Eli

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