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ase, once Damon made sure everything had settled down, he called 960
Noelle out for a private tal
ate. Noelle tilted her head curiously. “What
Examinen? Just say in
the one who exposed her, yes–but Leia was the one who hurt done something unforg
(going to apologize.
of, roxy eberks and couldn’t help but recall that terrifying che When she’d been hurt
the first time he’d mier seen her like that. It had scared the hell out of him.
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«?” The question came out of nowhere.
blinked in surprise, then realised he was talking about the
the bullet wound from that night. Her expression whened.
ght smile. That healed ages ago. Why bring it up now
But Damon looked pale
Lowering his gaze, he said quietly, almost like it pained him, “You have the right to kn
“What is it” Noelle asked, intrigued
truth… so I need to tell you someti
Damon hesitated for a beat, then said. “The assassin from that night it was Leia. She was the one who sent them after you
Damon continued. “You’re okay now, but you were hurt. If you want to press charges, that’s completely your right- won’t stop you. But if n posible. I hope you’ll consider letting her go
He knew how selfish that sounded.
Gorlle almost died that night
And now here he was, shamelessly asking her to spare the person who wanted her dead.
af the yelled at him or cursed him out, Damon would accept it.
Noelle crossed her arms and eyed him, amused by his inner conflict.
“Well, if you really want me to let Leia off the hook…” she said, tilting her head. “then I won’t report it. Problem solved, right?
Damon blinked. He hadift expected her to agree that easily.
“You’re sure?” he asked, searching her face.
Totally” “Noelle nodded. “And here I was thinking you called me out to yell at me for ratting Eria out.”
“What Why would I yell at you?” Damon looked half–exasperated, half–amused “Teu did worthing wrong. You went wrong to repose her
Noelle chuckled and covered her mouth. “A few months ago, I bet you would have yelled at me. You used to be sooo protective of Leia”
Damon dadn t deny it. “She’s been like a sister to me for eighteen years. I raised her, basically You and I might be related by Mood: were strangers. Of course I protected her more.”
Then the suddenly cupped her face and leaned in close to Damon, smiling mischievously “So what about now” Am I your sister yet!
Damon squatted, uncomfortable, and pushed her face away. “Donita
“Why not?” Noelle pouted. “Would you push Lea away if the got this close Houph. You’re playing favorites”
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Noelle beamed.
va yes! Demon finally ad
Damon sighed ‘Can you of me now
“Nope. I’m your sister Big brothers are supposed to be patient
“You are seriously unbearable”
Later that afmoon Damon returned from the police station.
Leia had been officially taken into custody. But her sentencing would depend partly on the Anderson family’s stance.
Since Adriel was on his way back, Damon decided they should wait and discuss it together as a family
be” Eli muttered “We’ll ulk once Adriel gets back”
Robbing has head, he trudged upstairs. Tve been up all night–I’m gonna crash for a bit before heading to see Dad”
Charlie and Noelle followed him upstairs as well
Norlie was planning to tell Damon everything once she was back in her room
After everyone else had gone up. Bennett–who hadn’i mosed–looked over at Danson with a faint smile. “Not heading up to rest?”
“Yes” Bennett replied poly
Dumns expression turned serious. In
“I need to ask you something”
Bennett’s eyes flickered. He seemed to know exactly what Damon was getting at. But he just kept smiling pleasantly. “Of course. Let’s talk in the study”
The two of them entered the study y and closed the door.
5:58 AM
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Damon didn’t be
bother with small talk. He went straight in
“When Leis poisoned Dad, the power went out. The electrician said it was because the main breaker tripped. But there was no sign of a short circuit. So that leaves only one explanation–someone shut it off manually.”
Bennett’s expression didn’t change.
He vinded and said smoothly, “And what exactly does that have to do with me?”
