Chapter 230 Chapter 230 e next morning, Noelle and Elvie cdownstairs together The Eli passed by, took one look at them, and immediately launched into a critique.
Noelle, what the hell happened to you last night! You look like you spent the evening hotboxing with a bunch of stoners.
Noelle had two impressive dark circles under her eyes, her entire aura drained and sluggish.
In stark contrast, Elve looked radiant completely refreshed after a good nights sleep.
She was her usual clingy self, holding tightly onto Noelles arm, her bright blue eyes scanning the room with cunosity The moment her gave landed on Adriel, she released Noelle without hesitation and dashed over with glee.
She flung herself into Adriels arms.
nuzzling against him like an affectionate kitten Adriel didnt hold back either he wrapped his arms around her with practiced ease, his gaze softening in a way that completely ignored his brothen reactions.
Did you sleep well, Elur? : Elur nodded eagerly, her whole face glowing Noelle watched this exchange in silent frustration.
Seriously! She looks exactly the sas yesterday.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtTotally fine.
If I had known she was going to be this cheerful, I wouldve just gone to sleep too! But she hadnt. Shed spent the entire night on high alert, keeping one eye open in case Elsie tried anything again.
And now, after pulling an all-nighter, she had a full day of back to back classes.
To put it mildly, her emotional battery was drained.
Negativity: maxed our Youre zoning out, Eli said, noncing her dazed expression.
He waved a hand in front of her face.
Hey! Anyone home! Noelle blinked, then turned to him with a lifeless look.
Didnt sleep.
Had too much on my mind.
Whats weighing on you? Eli asked, genuinely puzzled.
Try nearly getting killed in your sleep by the girl currently cuddling your brother, she thought.
But she couldnt say that our loud.
Instead, she sighed tically and gave Eli a soulful look.
With everything thats happened Leia being arrested.
Dad sull in the hospital ... how are you even managing to sleep! That hit Eli right in the heart.
Wow.
Noelles so thoughtful, he mused.
Even after how we all treated her before, shes the one lying awake at night worrying about the family.
I didnt lose a wink of sleep, but she did.
Blood really is thicker than water... unlike that backstabbing witch Leia who tried to poison Dad Overwhelmed with guilt and affection, Eli reached out and ruffled Noelles hair.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmSo thats whats been bothering you, huh? Dont worry.
Dads doing better every day, and Moms with him.
Hell be fine.
Noelle gave a small nod. Eli looked at her again, this twith real admiration.
You know, Noelle youre actually a pretty great person.
She blinked, a beat behind, not quite f following where this was going youre my one and Without warning.
Eli threw an arm around her shoulders, pulling her into a side hug with surprising emotion From now on.
only sister.
Leias dead toNoelle was caught off guard, stiff in his grip What just happened? she thought in disbelief.
What did I even dor Back then, she practically had to chase him down, showering him with affection just to get a lukewarm response.
But now, she barely said a word, and he was suddenly all over her with this passionate declaration of loyalty! Noelle had no idea what was going on in Elis head.
Hut one thing was clear: self sabotage is real because apparently, the less she tried, the more they E cto her on their own. Ad-free membership subscription