Chapter 2
With a splash, Noah jumped in without hesitation.
When Chloe saw Alice sink, a glint of triumph flashed in her eyes ‘Good‘, she thought “The’s dond
Feigning weakness, she tugged at Caleb’s sleeve “Cough, cough. Caleb, I want to save Alice too. She fell inthecae of me
Caleb, also worried, quickly comforted Chloe. “Don’t be silly, Noah’s got it. Alice did råte to herself, she won’t diar
Caleb glanced at the pool, his expression complex.
In the water, Alice watched Noah swim towards her, his concern seeming genuine. It was he who had earlier pressed her to spe coldly watched her struggle in the water. This time, she didn’t want his help
A cynical smile touched Alice’s lips. She swam to the surface. After the near–drowning incident in her par life, Noah had faced here swimming lessons with Chloe. She had already developed a phobia, bur to please Noah, she overcame her fear and leaned is win Be end. Noah only praised Chloe’s bravery for conquering her fear.
No one cared about how she felt; Noah only had eyes for Chloe.
“Alice, what are you doing? Do you think faking a near–drowning will erase your mistake? Noah blocked her park, seneng tar Alice weeke different. When did she learn to swim?
Alice looked up at Noah. She had loved him the most. Ethan was strict; only Noah had shown her affection. Now, Noallseyes held only dispar and impatience.
Chloe’s soft voice cut through the air.“Noah, it’s not Alice’s fault. I know she’s always disliked me being part of the Welch family was greedy, I shouldn’t have wanted a family. Don’t fight because of me. Alice and six brothers, you’re all so important to me?
Caleb glared at Alice.“You happy now?! If it weren’t for her father dying to save you, she wouldn’t be an orphan. We should have ler you dier
Noah frowned.“Alice, at least be kind to her. We should treat Chloe like family. It’s what our family owes her, what you owe her Understand?”
“Noah, someone as ungrateful as her wouldn’t understand. If she did, she wouldn’t have tried to kill Chloe. Saving a dog would have been better than saving her!”
Alice felt utterly alone and cold. If she could, she wished she hadn’t been saved.
Ignoring the burning pain in her lungs, she croaked, “It was my fault. I won’t do it again.”
Because she wouldn’t be a fool anymore. If they preferred Chloe as their sister, she would withdraw.
“Alice, you really did it on purpose? Do you know Chloe can’t swim? You could have killed her!”
Noah was disappointed. He’d thought it was an accident, but it was Alice who had deliberately put Chloe in danger. When had she became in malicious?
The family doctor arrived. Caleb turned to yell at Alice.“I hope Chloe’s alright, or when Ethan gets back, you’ll regret this
Noah took a few steps, then turned back, seeing Alice drenched and pale, standing alone. He softened slightly.
“Go back to your room and change your clothes. The party’s about to start.”
Alice didn’t respond, left alone. She waited until everyone left, then bent over in a violent coughing fit, as if she’d cough out her lungs.
She swallowed the blood in her throat and dragged herself to her room.
This lifetime, she would have nothing to do with the Welch family!
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