NovelEndChapter 256 Chapter 256 Noelle returned honce more this twith Brandon still holding her hand.
te all her recent lessons in social etiquette, worldly wise Noelle didnt think much of it.
After all, Brandon had already kissed her the cheek; holding hands seemed harmless enough for someone who was her best friend .
As she stepped through the front door, she called out cheerfully, Mom, Dad, Im back! Kimberly looked up in surprise.
Noelle? You just left and But her voice trailed off as she caught sight of the handsyoung man by her daughters side.
Not only had he returned with Noelle, but the two were holding hands fingers interlocked The sight stunned everyone in the room, including Kimberly and the rest of the Anderson family.
Brandon, unbothered by the shocked stares, stepped forward with a polite smile.
Hello.
Im Brandon, a close friend of Noelles, he smoothly, offering a small gift bag to Kimberly.
I brought a few presents.
I hope youll accept them.
Ah... thank you.
Kimberly was still trying to process the scene.
Huh? Just an old friend.
Noelle replied casually, skipping over at any lab related backstory.
Huh Just an old friend, Noelle replied casually, skipping over any lab related backstory.
Eli narrowed his eyes.
And how long have you two known each other? A few years That long So hes basically your childhood sweetheart? Eli shot another glance at Brandon, clearly on high alert.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtYoure not... two- timing Nicolas, are you? Two timing? Noelle blinked.
Whats that mean? said Eli sputtered. It means Before he could dig himself deeper, Bennett cut in. Enough with the nonsense.
Stop st p stuffing her head with Its not nonsense! That guy literally v Bennett shot him a look. We have a guest.
Try acting like a walked in holding her hand, grumbled a civilized person Still.
Bennett couldnt help observing Brandon closely himself.
The moment Brandon felt his gaze, he turned around and met Bennetts with a polite smile, something unreadable flickering in his emerald irises.
Bennett was momentarily caught off guard ... and then returned the sambiguous smile.
So this is Brandon, he thought.
Definitely not an ordinary guy.
It was Brandon who gave Noelle permission to tellabout the lab.
And Brandon who let her cooperate withon the experiments.
But what exactly is he after? Cearly nveniation between the two of them inevitable.
underly.
titi slightly randed by Brandons unexpected closeness with her daughter, kept her tone warm but probing.
So, Brandon, the gentleman.
She smiled, eyes narrowing slightly.
You and Noelle seem very close.
How did you two meet ? were in the sprogram a few years back.
Brandon replied smoothly.
I was pretty reserved dont thank Id have made it though.
A great deal ! How great? She glanced at Brandon again.
You daoine young mann surely you have a girlfriend? Brandon chuckled, sily catching on to where that was going.
I do If it werent for Noelle | PM d Chapter 256 Oh, wonderful! Kimberly visibly relaxed.
Good.
That means I dont need to worry about a love triangle situation.
Noelle, on the other hand, was wide eyed with surprise.
She bounced over, beaming.
You have a girlfriend? Since when ? You never told! Who is she? You have to bring her to visit somet! Brandons lips curved slightly.
You already know her.
I do! Noelle blinked, now even more curious.
She ran through names in her head.
Leias in jail, Elsie likes Adriel ... That just leaves- Tina ? No way.
Could it really be Tina ? Brandon only smiled, keeping his cards close.
Ill tell you later.
Wh by not now? Noelle poured Youre so stingy.
You know everything about me, and I dont even know who your girlfriend is? The rest of the Anderson family overhearing, finally let out a collective breath of relief except Bennett, who narrowed his eyes slightly.
He glanced between Brandon and Noelle.
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The way Brandon looked at her with indulgence, intensity, and something and almost possessive set off every internal alarm Bennen had Brandon didnt stay long.
After spolite small talk, he announced he was heading off m Noelle offered to walk him out partly to say goodbye, partly because she wasnt done digging for gossip. He glanced sideways at her, amused.
That curious, huh? Of course! Youve been secretly dating someone I know? Thats totally not fair.
I should at least get a free meal out of it when I find out who she is.
Brandon chuckled.
Still as Il as transparent as ever.
Quit teasing me.
Noelle tugged his sleeve.
Tell me! I promise I wont tell anyone.
Scouts honor.
You really havent figured it out! he asked, feigning surprise.
No! Thats why Im asking, Noelle huffed.
She mentally narrowed the list : Leia nope.
Elsie nope.
Tina could it be? Just as she was spiraling into speculation, Brandon cto a stop.
He set down her suitcase, then leaned down.
gently cradled her face in one hand, and looked her dead in the eyes.
Noelle, he said softly, you still havent figured it out? She blinked.
Figured what- Before she could finish, his lips brushed against hier Her eyes flew wide open.
She froze Brandon pulled bark slightly, emerald eyes locked on hers.
He smiled with wicked warmth and whispered, Who else could it be? prifriend could only ever be you *
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