Chapter 177

After Bennett heard Iria's words, his eyes closed slightly with a hint of contemplation. He didn't think that Noelie knew magic as Leia had said. However, Damon, who was most protective of Lea, had changed sides to Noelle in a day. Noelle must have done something that shocked Damon.

Bennett did not know what happened, but he could tell that Noelle was indeed not an ordinary person and that he had misjudged her previously.

“Bennett…” Seeing that Bennett did not respond for a long time, Leia called him again.

Bennett came back to his senses and asked Leia with a smile, “Leia, didn’t you ask Damon what happened to him and Noelle after they went out?”

Tria bit her lip and said, “I didn't ask, but I feel that even if I asked, Damon wouldn’t tell me.”

“Really?” Bennett narrowed his eyes.

He took a sip of black coffee and smiled gently at Leia. “Leia, don’t worry. No matter what Damon thinks, the relationship between you and me for more than ten years can’t be replaced by simple blood ties. No matter what happens in the future, you will always be my sister. You will always be…”

Thus sentence was undoubtedly a strong reassurance for Leia.

Leia was extremely touched. “Thank you, Bennett! I knew you were the best for me.”

Forget about Charlie, Damon, and Ell. They have no self-control, she thought. Bennett is different from them. He is mature and steady. He has his opinion. He would definitely not easily accept Noelle! In the future, I just needed to manage my relationship with Bennett, and I would still be the little princess that everyone envied?

After chanting for a while, Bennett laughed again and teased, “I was wondering what it was that made our little princess cry. Now I see. If you ever feel bad, just call me directly, understand?”

Leia nodded repeatedly and smiled through her tears. “Got it, Bennett.”

“Alright, since you’re back, let’s go home first today. Leia, you don’t have any other class today, right?” Bennett asked.

“No, I don’t have class until tomorrow afternoon,” said Leia.

“Then let’s go.” Bennett got up.

“Alright,” Leia followed suit.

Before Bennett went home, he called his mother, Kimberly.

Kimberly was overjoyed. She prepared a sumptuous dinner for her second son to show off her good culinary skills. At the same time, she also informed her other sons. Except for her eldest son who was still overseas on a business trip, the other boys were all going home tonight.

Noelle received a call from her mother too.

Originally, Noelle and Nicolas were preparing to eat. Today, Nicolas had asked Tiryan to book a restaurant in advance. He wanted to bring the little girl to try the famous dishes there. However, just as they got into the car, Kimberly called.

“Hello, Mom!” Noelle felt strange, not understanding why her mother suddenly called.

“Hello!” Kimberly’s happy voice came from the phone. She said, “Noelle, Bennett is back today. Remember to come home early for dinner tonight.”

“Huh! Bennett…” Noelle was shocked.

She did not have much of an impression of Bennett. She only remembered that Bennett was a smiling and gentle person. But the last few times they met, Bennett defended Leia and did not have any interaction with her.

Moreover, her intuition was telling him that this smiling Bennett was more difficult to get along with than the cold and unapproachable Charlie.

“That’s right, he won annual leave. Go home early. I will make delicious food for you,” Kimberly insisted and hung up.

Noelle was a little stunned. She slowly turned around to Nicolas beside her and said, “Nick, my mom said that my brother Bennett is back and wants me to go home for dinner.”

Nicolas did not expect Bennett to suddenly return. He looked at the girl and asked with a smile, “Are you going back?”

“I guess so…” Noelle nodded hesitantly.

Although she really wanted to be with Nick all the time, in her heart, the mission was still the most important thing. If she didn’t go home, she would definitely leave a bad impression on Bennett. She wanted everyone in the Anderson family to like her.

Currently, Adriel and Bennett were the only people she hadn’t interacted with yet. This was because they were very busy due to work. Noelle rarely had the chance to meet them. Hence, every opportunity to meet them was very precious to Noelle.

Nicolas saw Noelle nod. Although he felt regretful, as a mature and steady lover, he naturally respected her choice.

“Fine,” Nicolas agreed and said to the driver in front, “Turn around and go to Anderson’s House.”

The driver replied, “Yes, Mr. Sawyer.”

Seeing this, Noelle slowly approached Nicolas. She hugged his arm with her small hands and said apologetically, “I'm sorry, Nick, for breaking my promise."

Nicolas was originally a little depressed. However, when he lowered his head and saw his darling’s cute appearance, all the resentment in his heart disappeared.

He raised his hand and pinched Noelle’s soft little face. He laughed and said, “What’s there to apologize for? It’s rare for Bennett to come back. This is a family banquet. Of course, you should be there. If we want to eat together, we can do it anytime.”

“Yup!” A smile appeared on Noelle’s face again when she heard that.

She raised her body slightly and kissed Nicolas on the face. She said with a smile, “Nick, you are so nice, I owe you a meal today. I’ll make up for it two times later!”

“Just two?” Nicolas raised his eyebrow.

“Haha…” Noelle smiled even more brightly and said, “Nick, you will have as many meals as you—”

Hearing this, Nicolas suddenly felt a little sweetness in her heart.

The corners of his lips curled up as he said, "One more kiss.”

After Noelle heard this, she immediately leaned forward and kissed Nicolas on the cheek. After one kiss, she kissed him again.

After the kiss, she threw herself into his arms and rubbed against him like a clingy kitten. “Nick, Nick, Nick…”

Nicolas was almost infuriated by Noelle’s rubbing. He immediately held her down and said in a low voice, “Alright, stop rubbing against me.”

“Why?” Noelle was enjoying herself.

Her round black eyes were so bright that they were shining. There was some confusion in them.

Nicolas calmed his breathing. He lowered his head and looked at her. He raised his eyebrows and said, “If you continue to rub against me, I’m afraid you won’t be able to get out of the car later.”

Noelle blinked when she heard that. Half of her body was leaning against Nicolas’s leg. She felt something.

Oh. She suddenly understood.

Then, she stopped rubbing.

She hugged the man’s arm obediently and blinked at him. She said obediently, “Nick, I won’t move anymore.”

“Heh, you’re finally afraid?” Nicolas chuckled.

He gently caressed the girl’s face as he carefully arranged her hair.

Noelle could not help but rub her face against his palm affectionately.

Actually, she was not afraid. She had always wanted to do that with Nick. She belonged to him, and he didn’t allow her to be too intimate with Nick. Hence, she didn’t dare to do it.

Thinking of him, Noelle felt a little depressed and uncomfortable.

To alleviate this emotion, she shook her head, forcing herself to stay calm. Changing the topic, she said to Nicolas, “Nick, I haven’t interacted much with Bennett since I returned to the Anderson family. In my impression, Bennett is a smiling and kind person, but for some reason, I feel that he’s even harder to get along with than Charlie. Have you interacted with Bennett before? How is he?”