Chapter 43 Harley , lets go .
Noelle said , tugging at Harleys sleeve .
Eli had left with Leia , and the group of girls who had gathered around him dispersed .
Harleys mind lingered on what had just happened , but Noelles call brought him back to the present .
He turned to her , his expression a mix of concern and frustration .
Noelle , youre the real daughter of the Anderson family , right ! Leia was switched at birth and wont even related to them ? Uh huh , thats right Why ? Noelle replied , her tone casual .
Harley frowned deeply , irritation flashing in his eyes .
Then why does Eli treat you like this ? He didnt even bother figuring out what happened before scalding you , and when he realized he was wrong , he didnt apologize .
He just left .
er ! Eli cares about Leia more .
She cried , so of course , hed rush to comfort her Noelle tilted her head , puzzled , Why does it matter ? Her tone was so matter of fact that Harleys anger surged .
Why does he care more about Leia ! Youre his actual sister .
Even if he doesnt favor you .
he should at least treat you equally .
How is this acceptable ! Noelle blinked , considering his words .
I guess you have a point Its not just a point its the truth Harleys voice rose .
You dont realize it , but the way he treats you is completely wrong .
Noelle was just too naive , and it seemed like she had no sense of the complexities of relationships at all .
Thats why , even being treated this way , she didnt seem to feel anything .
But then , something else crossed Harleys mind .
Could it be that Noelle had always been treated like this in th the Anderson family ! Perhaps , because everyone like Eli always favored Leia , Noelle never knew what it felt like to be supported or protected .
She had no sense of comparison , no sense of what she was missing because it was all she had ever know , Harley thought .
The thought made Harleys heart sink , a heavy weight sealing deep within him .
Noelle Harley began , his voice quieter but laced with concern .
Does everyone in the Anderson family treat Leia like this ? Like shes the center of the world ! Yeah Noelle replied with a shrug .
They all care more about Lela .
Compared to the others , Elis actually not that bad .
Harley stared at her in disbelief .
Not that bad ? Elis attitude alone is unacceptable ! If this is what you call not bad , then- He stopped himself , his anger boiling over .
Withour thinking , he grabbed Noelles hand .
Noelle , leave the Anderson family What ? Noelle looked at him , bewildered Harleys grip tightened as he met her gaze .
Come to my place .
Ill protect you .
I wont let anyone yell at you or treat you like this ever again .
No Noelle pulled her hand away .
Her tone was firm .
Im staying with the Andersons Why Harley demanded , unable to fathom her decision .
Theyve been with Leia for years and dont care about you .
Why put yourself through Noelle was stubborn , speaking each word carefully Then Ill stay in the Anderson family Why ? Harley didnt understand why someone as brilliant and capable as Noelle was so determined to stay with the Anderson family .
Even without then , she could thrive slar might even do better without them .
You wouldnt understand Noelle pouted , her gace drifting away .
But Harley was persistent , Then just tell me why ? Noelle , clearly imitated , frowned at Harley and snapped , Youre so annoying .
This doesnt concern you , and I wont tell you She stuck her tongue e out at him like a mischievous child and darted away , leaving Harley standing there , dumbfounded .
Noelle had her reasons .
The Anderson family night at treat her well now , but she had a mission to build a strong bond with them .
Once she succeeded , she could move on to her next goal and leave the Andersons behind .
Harley d didnt need to know any of this, though .
1/3 9.30 AM Chapter t When the time came , she would naturally carry out the new mission .
And then , she would say a final goodliye to the Anderson family .
But none of this lud anything to do with Harley .
Noelle hated anyone prying into her mission or asking about things related to it .
Besides , Noelle thought , Nick never priced war with questions .
Nick trusted her and let her keep her secret As she walked , Noelle found herself thinking about Nick .
If she ever had to leave for for her next mission , the realized , the might actually miss Meanwhile , Eli had taken Leia to his lounge On the way , he began to regret how he had acted .
Have I been too harsh on Noelle earlier ? i thought .
And hearing Leia say that she wasnt crying because of Noelle , he realized he hadnt apologized to Noelle , nor did he know if she was feeling hurt The thought of Noelles always sunny face , possibly crying somewhere out of his sight , made Eli uneasy Leia noticed Elis distraction and her gaze darkened .

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She suddenly stopped .
El are you thinking about Noelle ! Im fine now , if you want to go find her , go ahead As she spoke , tears still clung to her lashes , her face a picture of vulnerability and forced strength .
Seeing her like that Eli couldnt bring himself to mention going to find Noelle .
No.
Leia , youre the most important right now .
Tell me , what really happened ? Why were y Its nothing really Leia bit her lip .
Nothing Eli frowned .
Then why were you crying ? were you crying ? Seeing Elis displeasure , Leia quickly added , Its just that Im too sensitive .
I saw Harley getting close to Noelle and it hurt .
Then , when I saw you .
I couldnt hold it in and cried When Leia mentioned Harley .
Eli recalled how Harley had defended Noelle .
He asked .
By the way , isnt Harley your high school classmate ? But I saw Harley getting closer to Noelle than to you .
Whats going on ? I dont know either Leia sniffed , looking sad .
Tasked Harley and Nuelle , but neither of them would tell me .
Why wouldnt they tell you ? Eli furrowed his brow Eli frowned .
Leias voor was full of melancholy .
Maybe to them , Fin just an outsider , so they didnt feel like sharing Thats ridiculous Elis expression darkened as he said .
Youre Noelles sister , her family , Why would she hide anything from you ? Taught Noelle considered us her family too .
Leia lowered her gaze , her voice tinged with both sadness and self mockery .
But now , it seems like I was just fooling myself .
Elis expopression shifted at her words .
Clenching his fists , he muttered , II Noelle really sees us as outsiders , then Ive been mistaken about her .
Leia noticed Elis stormy expression and , frigning sympathy , said , Eli , maybe Noelle is just like that with me , but with you , shes genuine .
Dont take it out on her because of me .
Were her family , so are you .
If she cant accept you , I v I wont accept her either .
2/3 Chapter 43 El Enough .
Let me take you to reu Alright Leia sighed , but a flicker of satisfaction crossed her eyes .
After thinking it through , Eli decided he should apologize to Noelle and find out what was going on with her and Harley.
But with all the student council duties , Eli got caught up in work and by the time he was done , it was too late to go home .
So , he ended up staying at the school dorm for the night .
By the next day , the first year students were starting military training .
And so , Eli missed the chance to meet Noelle .
Whether it was to apologize or to clear things up , everything had to be postponed .
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