Chapter 226

Chapter 226 When Adriel asked the ques question .

Elsie lifted her head and looked at him .

Her bright , sky blue eyes blinked with innocent confusion .

Tm braiding our for a bit .

Adriel continued , do you want to come with me to the hospital , or stay here with Noelle Elsie hesitated and slowly rose to her feet .

Though shed grown deeply attached to Noelle , it was clear she still didnt want to for too far from Adriel either .

Sering her struggle to decide , Adriels lips curved into a faint , satisfied smile .

So shes not completely heartless after all .

He extended a hand toward her .

Come with me , then Elie looked at the hand he offered , seemingly about to take it .

But then she glanced at Noelle , a clear reluctance in her eye her hand still rightly gripping Noelles arm .

Tom between the two , she looked utterly conflicted .

Just as the situation reached a silent standoff , Noelle unexpectedly stepped in to defuse it with perfect timing and a last of social finesse .

Td like to visit Dad too , she said sweetly , standing up .

Ill come with you , Adriel Elie visibly brightened .

Her entire face lit up as she clung tighter to Noelles arm and turned a hopeful gaze toriel .

Noelle smiled at him too wide eyed and expectant , mirroring the same look .

Adriel glanced between them the two identical expressions staring him down .

He sighed , helpless .

Alright , lets go . Noelle beamed .

Yay ! Ee ya Ehie chimed in joyfully .

that Elsie was her lucky charm , Just moments ago , she hadnt the faintest clue how

Elsie stuck to her like glue , getting close to him was suddenly as easy as breathing At this rate

just as cheerful , Watching the two of them wrapped around each other , the rest of the Andersons hard varied

swear , its like watching two overgrown toddlers

Agreed Bennett chuckled

something Damon scanned the two girls

it In the car

and Elsie sar on either side of Adriel in the backseat Elsie , perfectly content , had one arm wrapped around Noelle and the other linked with

that made her look like

, and for once , the cool rationality in his eyes gave way to something warmer in

opportunity , she decided to strike up a conversation Adriel she asked , smiling innocently , where did you meet Elsie ? He

told , his feelings

never considered himself

had always come before blood ties

of Noelles existence , hed investigated her background and found nothing impressive shed dropped out of middle school and spent years drafting

had

In fact , hed even wished

, even cruel but

, the family dynamic had flipped on

overlooked , had integrated seamlessly into their world Leis , once beloved , had

be venomous , while the mister had proven strong , loyal , and even admirable

know how to treat Noelle

just change his attitude overnight he wasnt someone who faked warmth for appearances

But unexpectedly .

ne who

, asked questions , offered him a way in

was a businesanan dharp , adaptable

Noelle had given him the opportunity , he saw no reason to keep his

in an alley near i heimic all plant when

( 1 , 1 see

youve been together ever si ver since ! Living

? She gave him a look

too ? Yes Adriel

who was staring at him with mock surprise

She thought of how long shed been with

Adriel and Elsic had reached that milestone in no

the bridge of his nose , irritated

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