As Asher touched her body, Noelle could not help but tremble as a flush crept up her face.
She did not dare look Asher in the eyes. She merely nibbled on her bottom lip, trying to convince herself to accept whatever he wanted.
"Why are you silent?"
"As long as you are happy," Noelle mumbled under her breath.
"Happy? Ha! If that's what you think, we won't have ended up like this!" Asher suddenly pushed Noelle away, as if a burst of emotions had made him lose control. He stood up and said, "Go. Tell Carter that I'll look for him as soon as I can."
When she was pushed away, Noelle felt somewhat disappointed for some reason. She felt rather afflicted, as if something was nibbling away at her heart.
Meanwhile, back at the Leonards.
Radley had his head hung low as he stood in Hallberg's r
