No longer a pushover (Noelle and Cedric) novel Chapter 29

Chapter 28 

Frank covered his face with a hand as he slowly realized how much Noelle had done for him. Before this, he had always assumed that the medicinal congee was a simple thing to make. 

Frank was beginning to regret neglecting her. He didn’t even know half of the things she’d done for him. He felt that he had failed as a brother. He finally realized that Noelle wasn’t merely sulking. She’d truly been hurt!- 

He turned to Gordon and said, “Bring me the gifts Noelle gave to Xenia.” 

The butler was surprised. “Weren’t those Ms. Liddell’s peace offering? Won’t it be unfair to Ms. Quigley if you take them back? 

“She already feels insecure about living under someone else’s roof, so she’ll feel even more vulnerable if you do this. You shouldn’t feel bad just because of some medicinal congee. Ms. Quigley even made you soup and got hurt in the process.” 

Frank hesitated, his resolve wavering as he recalled the sight of Xenia’s burnt hand. After a moment, he said, “Forget it. Just bring the gift I prepared and leave the rest alone for now.” He knew he needed to start making some changes. 

That evening, after returning home and having dinner, Noelle locked herself in her room again. Soon, someone knocked on her door, and Frank’s voice rang out. “Noelle, it’s me.” 

She went over to open the door, her expression blank. “What do you want?” 

“This is for you.” 

She saw a box with a familiar emerald necklace inside. Wasn’t that the apology gift she’d given Xenia? She wondered what her brother was up to now. 

Frank admitted regretfully, “I know I’ve done things in the past to make you sad. I’m returning this necklace to you, and I’ll buy Xenia a new one. This necklace is special to you, so I never should have asked you to give it away.” He had spent the entire day feeling sorry for his thoughtless actions at the banquet the other day. 

Noelle was taken aback. She never would have expected her brother to “return” the necklace to her. She found his behavior surprising. 

In her past life, she had never gotten anything back before her death.