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 .

used to sit by Noelles side , had shifted his loyalty back to Leia after their recent spat But outside of the family

Noelle and Leia to a family

and the portions of meat were generous , more than enough

were the usual square ones

while Leia took a seat on her own at

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

, ribs … Oh , and this roasted beef looks

, crispy sausages !

Harley wasnt stopping her ! If anything , he seemed amused , letting How could Noelle not see that they couldnt possibly Noelle have

handing the clock

hand it to the waiter when he noticed Leias lingering

for a moment , for passed the menu to

glanced at the menui , her heart

me !

fine , she said curtly , even though she preferred lighter dishes , a stark contrast to the

push her

to

said Olay , please wait

, one after another , filling

Lets eat .

immediately , her face glowing with delight

the overly

barely able to

, this wouldve

Anderson family wouldve rallied around Leia , ensuring she had

Harleys entire focus was on Noelle

went unnoticed

campus , Noelle leaned back , patting her stomach in

was so good

amusement , couldnt hide the fondness in

you liked it

to

! Their meat

with a

well go again tomorrow , Harley offered without hesitation

so silly , Noelle replied , giving him a playful look

we start military

be time for fancy lunches

miss

sneake out Noelle piegled

the way you

her

morning when Eli dropped

In the morning .

Leia , while now , Leia was being left out by

good mindset and

Eli ignored her ,

suffocated , a

Eli ! Hey , Elir Över here ? Leia turned to see Eli walking toward them , surrounded by a small group of

Noelle , her radiant smile and warm greeting tugged at something deep in

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