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 .

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

close to him was suddenly as easy as breathing At this rate , Ill finish

the words , but she understood the hug and returned it , just as cheerful , Watching the two of them wrapped around

swear , its like watching two overgrown

the usually stoic Charlie muttered , Agreed Bennett chuckled , eyes

are something Damon scanned the

allow it In

the backseat Elsie , perfectly content , had one arm wrapped around

that made her look like shed found her

the cool rationality in his eyes gave way to something warmer

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

told , his feelings toward Noelle

never considered himself a

, family honor had always come

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

Adriel had been disappointed

fact , hed even wished shed never shown

even cruel but it had been

just a few months , the family dynamic had flipped on its

once unwelcome and overlooked , had integrated seamlessly into their world Leis , once beloved , had been exposed as someone capable of poisoning the father who raised

had turned out to be venomous , while the mister had proven strong , loyal ,

296 Now Adriel alidnt know how to

overnight he wasnt someone

But unexpectedly .

who

asked questions , offered him a way in

a businesanan

, he saw no reason to keep his distance

an alley near i heimic all plant when

there ( 1 , 1

youve been together ever si ver since ! Living

? She gave

too ? Yes Adriel answered automatically ,

as ise turned sharply to Noelle , who was staring at him with mock surprise and Wow , she said , pretending

of how long shed been with Nick , and theyd harely

had reached that milestone in no time

pinched the bridge of his

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