Chapter 69 Chapter 69 sportswear, Hmm? Hearing a voice, Noelle tilted her head curiously, peering past Damons shoulder toward the doorway.
Eli, dressed in casual spoi emerged from inside.
Her face lit up with a radiant smile, and she waved at him cheerfully.
Eli, good morning! What are you doing back here? Its the weekend, so I chome, Eli explained, though his gaze remained locked on Damon and Noelle, his face filled with disbelief.
You two ...
Just two days ago, Damon had declared over the phone that hed rather kill Noelle than deal with her.
Eli had assumed the two would be at each others throats for the foreseeable future.
Yet here they were, acting like ... siblings ! Damon, realizing how close he and Noelle appeared at that moment , immediately flushed.
His expression darkened as he abruptly shoved Noelle olf of him Noelle, what are you, a monkey! Get offalready! Ow, Damon ! Caught off guard, Noelle stumbled as she was pushed aside.
Puffing up her cheeks in protest, she complained, You nearly pulled my arm off! Cant you be a little gentler ? No, I cant Flustered by Elis scrutinizing look, Damons temper flared further as he turned to defend himself. Dont get the wrong idea, Eli.
I dont have any kind of relationship with her.
Shes just shamelessly clinging to me? Noelles face fell at Damons words.
She sidled up to him, her gaze full of mock hurt.
Damon, how could you say that about me? Dont I have any dignity? You? Dignity! Dont makelaugh.
I cant believe how mean you are! You think I care ? Eli silently observed the bickering pair, utterly bewildered. Their dynamic was ... peculiar, to say the least.
Taking a deep breath.
Eli tried to mediate .
Damon, Noelle is still a young girl.
Cant you talk to her with a bit more kindness? And why should I? Did you forget what I said about her before? Damon shot back, his irritation evident.
Damon, you ....
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt! I dont want to hear it, Damon interrupted before storming past Eli and heading upstairs.
Eli watched him leave, sighing in exasperation.
Guess I was overthinking things after all.
No way Damon and Noelles relationship could improve in just two days.
Noelle.
Im so tired.
Im heading to bed.
Noelle said, stifling a yawn as she turned to leave as well Hold on .
Eli stopped her, his expression turning serious.
Noelle, before you go, answer me.
When you stayed at Nicolass place, he didnt ... do anything, did he? Not this again! Noelles heart sank. If there was one topic she wanted to avoid, it was Eli interrogating her about Nicolas Feigning another yawn, she slipped our of Elis reach.
Ti so deepy, Eli .
Lets talk tomorrow, okay? Without waiting for a response, she dashed upstairs.
Dreams Read Romance ... Open 0:22 AM Chapter 69 Hey ! Ell called after her, clenching his teeth in frustration. Why does she always run away when I bring up After sleeping through most of the day, Noelle finally felt refreshed.
Right on cue, a maid cknocking to inform her that dinner was ready.
The moment she heard the word pasta.
Noelle bolted out of bed, excitement lighting up her face.
Tto cat! Downstairs in the dining room, Kimberly, Vincent, Damon, and Eli were already seated.
Hearing Noelles enthusiastic shouts, Vincent frowned in disapproval.
This child has no sense of decorum, he muttered, Nicolas ! Noelle burst into the dining room, her face aglow with joy.
She greeted everyone with a cl already! a cheerful wave.
Hi, Mom, Dad, Damon.
E Eli ! Youre all here Noelle, Vincent said sternly, you need to stop running around and shouting in the house. Youre a noble young lady now.
Act like one 40.
Though her tone was subdued, Noelle obediently made her way to the table, searching for a seat Kimberly, however, smiled warmly and gestured for Noelle to sit beside her.
Noelle, csit next to me.
Okay! Grinning.
Noelle plopped down into the seat Kimberly had indicated.
Eli, observing the scene, raised an eyebrow in surprise, Mom, when did you and Noelle get so close ! n.close Kimberly shot him a look of mild irritation.
What are you talking about! Noelle and I have always been Sure, Mom, Eli thought to himself.
Meanwhile, Damon glanced at Kimberly and Noelle before commenting dryly.
Noelle just happens to be good at making pasta .
Mom likes pasta.
Guess that brought them closer What? Eli looked at Noelle, genuinely shocked.
Noelle can cook? Kimberly beamed with pride.
Not just cook! Noelle is a certified master chef, bat that amazing ! Hmph, thats right! Im amazing .
Noelle said smugly, puffing out her chest.
Eli, who had been away at school, was clearly hearing this for the first time.
He raised an eyebrow, impressed.
Well, Ill give you that, Noelle.
At least you wont starve to death with a skill like that? Vincent frowned, his disapproval evident.
Eli, if you cant say anything intelligent, just keep quiet.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmA daughter of the Anderson family working as a chef? What a disgrace ! Kimberly, however, interjected. Being a master chef is no small feat.
Vincent.
Its a prestigious title ! Prestigious or not, its still just cooking, Vincent said dismissively.
Noelle should be learning more refined skills.
Dumon, who had been silently eating, suddenly set down his utensils.
Noelles talent naît limited to cooking, he said evenly, his gaze sweeping over his family.
Shes an incredible driver.
With her skills, she could easily beca professional racer.
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Open Chapter 69 What? The rest of the Anderson family turned to Noelle in surprise.
Vincent furrowed his brow.
You know how to race? Kimberlys face lit up.
Really? Noelle, youre interested in driving! Elis jaw dropped.
Wait, youre good at racing too! Caught mid bite, Noelle looked up, her cheeks stuffed with food.
Her wide eyes darted between her m' family members, unable to speak The room fell into an awkward om fell silence as Noelle continued to chew, her muttled nom nom noises filling the air. Damon pinched the bridge of his nove in frustration.
Noelle, can you stop eating for one second and answer them ? Noelle! swallowed her food with difficulty, then replied indignantly. Wasting food is shameful, Damon.
You of all people should know that! Just answer the damn question! Oh, fine.
Turning to her family, Noelle flashed a casual smile.
Its the weekend, so I chome, Eli explained, though his gaze remained locked on Damon and Noelle, his face filled with disbelief . Yeah, Im pretty good at driving.
Actually, Im faster than han Damion .
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