Chapter 42

Chapter 42 Leia froze , her mind blanking at Noelles blunt response .

What was that Leia thought .

Next to her .

Harley couldnt help but let out a low chuckle .

Harley prided himself on being reserved and stoic , not the type to laugh easily .

But when it came to Noelle , she always had a way of catching him .

off guard , making him laugh at the most unexpected moments .

Noelle , noticing their reactions , placed her hands on her hips and raised a delicate brow at Leia Leia she said in a matter of fact tone , This is between Harley and me .

Its personal , so no , Im not telling you .

Harley nodded in agreement .

Lets drop it .

Time to grab lunch .

At the mention of food .

Noelles eyes sparkled with enthusiasm .

Lets go ! Im starving ! TM Harleys gaze softened as he looked at her .

Dont worry , Ill make sure you get plenty of meat .

Really ? Noelle turned to him with a grin so bright it could melt the iciest of hearts .

Harley , youre such a great person .

All it takes is some meat for you to think that ? he teased , raising an eyebrow , Yup Noelle nodded Harley chuckled , his voice dropping to a gentle murmur .

Then Ill make sure you get more next time .

Deal ! Noelle chirped , holding him to his word .

As Harley and Noelle left the classroom , chatting and laughing .

Leia was left behind , her expression darkening with every passing second .

She glared after them , her nails digging into her palms .

Damn .

Noelle .

You think you can embarrass me and get away with it ! Fine .

You just wait In the Anderson family , Leia was always the center of attention , adored and doted upon .

Noelles side , had shifted his loyalty back to Leia after

to a

were generous , more than enough

usual square ones youd find at a cozy

, Harley sat next to Noelle , while Leia took a seat on

handed the menu to Noelle first , saying , Noelle , take a look and see

Grilled fries ) chút ken , ribs … Oh

crispy sausages ! Leias

Heally ? y finish so much food ! And Harley wasnt stopping her ! If anything , he seemed amused , letting How could Noelle not see that they couldnt possibly Noelle have her way

, handing the clock to

menu and was about to hand it to the waiter when he noticed Leias lingering

a moment , for

anything youd like to add ? Lela glanced at the menui , her heart sinking further

meal supposed to be Harleys apology to me ! Yet somehow , I felt like the third wheel

said curtly , even though she preferred lighter dishes

push her

to the waiter and

said Olay , please wait a

after another , filling the table

Lets eat .

immediately , her face glowing with delight as she thig into the spread of meats

the overly seasoned dishes with a sinking heart

barely able to stomach a few

home , this wouldve been

rallied around Leia , ensuring she had everything she wanted

entire focus

unnoticed and unaddressed

they returned to campus , Noelle leaned back , patting her stomach in satisfaction

so good

her with amusement , couldnt hide the fondness

liked

place seems to

Their meat

said with

go again tomorrow , Harley

Noelle replied , giving him a playful look

start military training

be time for fancy lunches

didnt miss

Noelle piegled , clearly entertained by

the way you

her

scene contrasted sharply with the morning when Eli dropped Noelle

In the morning .

was mostly ignored by Eli and Leia , while now , Leia was being left

mindset and a strong

, she quickly adjusted

Leis was struggling she felt suffocated , a mix of discomfort and

had she sunk so low as to become Noelles sidekick Eli ! Hey , Elir Över here ? Leia

eyes landed on Noelle , her radiant smile and warm greeting

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