Chapter 31 Ill take this call Leia stammered , rushing to a quieter comer as soon as she saw Harleys name flash on her phone screen .
Her heart raced with excitement and disbelief Whos she calling ! Whys she so excited ? Eli asked , noticing Leias uncontainable joy .
Damon glanced in her direction , frowning slightly at her visible enthusiasm , but he said nothing .
Leia hadnt expected Harley to call her After all , their relationship was no more than a fleeting six months as classmates Even during holidays , when she mustered the courage to send him carefully crafted greetings , his replies were always brief and delayed .
But now , Harley had taken the initiative to contact her Leias heart pounded in her chest .
He achially called met She took a deep breath to steady herself before answering .
Hello Leia said .
Hi is this Leia Harleys cool slightly distant voice came through the line .
At that moment .
Leias throat tightened , and she felt a lump in her chest .
It was his voice .
After all this time , she never expected to hear Harleys voice again .
Since Leia didnt respond right away .
Harley asked again , his tone slightly more distant .
Leia snapped back to reality .
Yes ! Yes , its me , Leia ! she said hurriedly .
Harley , I saw in the group chat that youre coming back to attend Eston University Thats amazing Ill be going there too .
We should catch up once youre back ! y moment .
Her words tumbled out in a rush , as if she feared he might hang up at any Yeah , sounds good, Harley replied , though he was taken aback by her unusual enthusiasm .
He remembered Leia as a quiet , composed girl .
Whys she so eager now? Im sorry to bother you so late , Harley continued .
I actually wanted to ask you something Of course ! What is it ? Leia responded brightly , her excitement undimmed .
I ran into Nicolas at the mall today .
Harley began , his voice cautious .
He was with a girl .
If Im not mistaken , isnt Nicolas your fiancé ? Leias breath caught .
She hadnt even processed the joy of Harleys return before his question blindsided her No , no ! Thats not true ! she blurted , panic lacing her tone .
Harley , Nicolas isnt my fiance .
I have nothing to do with him .
Please dont misunderstand .
Really ? Harley sounded surprised .
But I thought there was an arrangement between the Sawyer and Anderson families have alliance The Anderson family and the Sawyer family do have a marriage Leia took a deep breath .
) Though she didnt want anyone to know that she wasnt Kimberlys biological daughter , in front of Harley , she was even more determined to avoid him misunderstanding the she had any engagement with anyone che Making up her mind , Leia finally spoke the truth , The one with an engagement to Nicolas is my sister , Noelle .
Shes Nicolass fancer What ? At the sound of this , Harleys voice suddenly sharpened .
He quickly asked , Noelle ! You have a sister named Noelle ? Yes .
Leia replied cautiously , sensing something of add in his reaction 1/3 9:28 AM c Chapter 31 I thought you were the only daughter of the Anderson family .
Where did this sister come from ? Harley asked , confused .
Leia gripped her phone tightly , biting her lip .
Though she disliked discussing her status as Kimberlys non biological daughter , she couldnt risk Harley associating her with Nicolas Lesa tightened her grip on the phone , pressed her lips together , and said , Actually , Noelle is Kimberlys biological daughter .
We were swapped at the hospital , and when she came looking for us , thats when I found out I wasnt Kimberlys real daughter .
As she spoke , Leia tried to keep her voice low , adding an extra touch of sadness and vulnerability , hoping to win Harleys sympathy and affection .
But to her surprise, Harleys focus remained on Noelle .

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He asked again , So , Noelle only became Nicolass fiancée because the elders of the Anderson and Sawyer families arranged the marriage without her consent ? Yes Leia admitted reluctantly .
Though his words were accurate , something about Harleys tone irked her it was almost … gentle when he said Noelles name How could they possibly be familiar with each other ? 1 Leias un unease deepened Leias frustration bubbled up p inside her .
Harley was calling her for the first time , and yet , the entire conversation was revolving around Noelle eat to catch up Wanting to steer the conversation , she said cheerfully .
Harley , since youre back , how about we old classmates meet up ! Itd be great to before school starts .
Well see .
Harley replied noncommittally , his mind still on Noelle .
When Harley learned that Noelle had been forced by family circumstances to become Nicolass fiancée , he inexplicably let out a sigh of relief And now , the was actually the daughter of the Anderson family That meant there would be plenty of opportunities to see her in the future .
With that thought , Harley felt a spark of joy .
see … His response , though , was somewhat dismissive , and felt a wave of disappointment wash over her .
Unwilling to give up , she forced a smile and tried again , Actually, several students from our class got into Eston University .
Unfortunately , were in different majors , so we probably wont see each other much , but itd be great if we could hang out before school starts .
When the topic of school came up , Harley seemed to have a sudden realization and asked , Since you were swapped at the hospital , Noelle must be the same age as you , right ? Is she also going to Eston University ! Why was he asking about that bitch Noelle again ? Leia thought But in front of Harley , Leia couldnt let her emotions show .
She kept up her sweet persona , smiling as she answered .
Yes , Noelles also going to Eston University .
Shes in the same department as me Finance .
Really ? Harleys voice , previously co cold , now w carried a noticeable trace of delight .
Tm in Finance , too How coincidentall Leia couldnt hide her excitement .
Maybe well even end up in the same class ! Maybe Harleys mind was already turning , considering ways to ensure he and Noelle would be in the same class , even if it wasnt by chance .
Ind be perfect if we were in the same class .
Leja eagerly agreed .
Leia , oblivious to his intentions , beamed .
If were in the same class , thatd be amazing Harley then suggested , To celebrate that were both Finance majors , lets get together this weekend Leias heart soared .
Harley had agreed to meet her ! Great die quickly responded , excited beyond words Well meet this weekend … But before she could finish , Harley added , Since were both going to Eston University , why dont you bring your sister Noelle along as well ! Itd be nice for everyone to meet beforehand , Lela froze , words dying on her lips .
Why does this always come back to Noelle ?