Noelle subconsciously frowned when she heard Xenia''s voice.


    Xenia had already run under Noelle''s umbre as the former held her bag over her head to shield herself from the rain. She put on an innocent expression and said, "I lent my umbre to a ssmate. Could we share?"


    "No," Noelle said before turning and walking away without ncing at Xenia.


    Xenia stood there in disbelief, quickly getting soaked by the rain. She could not believe that Noelle dared to refuse to help her in front of so many people!


    Her expression darkened. Initially, she wanted to use this opportunity to mend her rtionship with Noelle. She had noticed the changes in Frank and Lucas, so she was filled with worry. She wondered if she would still have a ce within the Liddells if they had reconciled with Noelle and coaxed her to return home. Hence, she decided to try to make amends with Noelle.


    Xenia never thought that Noelle would outright reject her. However, since that was the case, she felt that Noelle should not me her for being cruel.


    Alfred had been watching everything unfold from inside the ck luxury car. "Nelly seems to have quite the temper. She just rejected that girl without hesitation."


    Cedric''s gaze was dark as he said, "One cannot be too kind."


    Xenia had been the one behind most of Noelle''s sufferings. Although her brothers may be blind to it, he knew that Xenia was not a simple girl.


    When Noelle arrived at her ssroom, she hung her umbre at the back of the room. After a while, Xenia entered the ss, wholly drenched and looking extremely pitiful.


    Even Lionel could not help but ask, "Xenia, did you not bring an umbre with you today? Why are youpletely drenched? You''ll get a cold if you stay soaked throughout ss." Xenia''splexion was pale as she said, "I''ll be fine."


    Betty immediately eximed, "It''s all because Noelle had abandoned Xenia and walked away with her umbre. She''s the reason why Xenia is soaked. She''s horrible." Noelle''s expression was filled with frustration. They wereing at her again.


    However, before she could say a single word, her ss president, Rachel rk, immediately retorted, "I saw Xenia giving her umbre to someone else.


    "She then forcefully demanded Noelle to share her umbre with her. However, Noelle wasn''t willing to do so. I don''t see anything wrong with that."


    Betty quickly fought back and said, "It was pouring heavily outside. Even if Noelle wasn''t willing to share her umbre with Xenia, she shouldn''t have just left her alone in the rain."


    Rachel retorted again and said, "But Xenia could have just shared her umbre with the person she lent her umbre to. Why did she insist on squeezing under Noelle''s?


    "She knew that Noelle didn''t like her but still went out of her way to make things difficult for her. Then, she turns around and uses Noelle of abandoning her.


    "Who''s really overstepping and trying to guilt-trip other people into doing things?"


    Rachel''s firm words exined the situation clearly and logically. However, Noelle was a bit puzzled that Rachel had witnessed the whole situation and still chose to stand up for her. After all, she never had friends before. Betty was at a loss for words and could only say, "Regardless, it was wrong of Noelle to abandon Xenia."


    Xenia never thought someone would speak up for Noelle, as thetter had always been isted in their ss. With an understanding expression, she turned to Lionel and said, "Mr. Kramer, I''m fine. It''s all just a big misunderstanding." Lionel coughed and did not question them further. "Alright then. Let''s start with today''s lesson.''


    Xenia was left standing awkwardly. She was fuming. She hadn''t expected Lionel to drop the matter so easily. She cursed inwardly and wondered why things hadn''t gone ording to her n.


    During break time, Noelle headed to the restroom. When she emerged from her stall, she overheard Betty bad-mouthing about her to someone else.


    When Noelle appeared, the people by the sink fell silent.


    Betty said sarcastically, "Some people like to act all high and mighty after doing something wrong. They think they''re untouchable because they''re from a rich family!" She had even purposely flicked the water on her hand at Noelle. Noelle was already in a bad mood due to her period, yet Betty was still trying to test her limits. She immediately kicked a bucket toward Betty, causing thetter to shriek. "What do you think you''re doing?"


    Noelle looked at her coldly and said, "If I catch you doing this again, I''ll shove that dirty water down your throat and wash that filthy mouth of yours!"