Chapter 31

Almost everyone turned to look at Noelle, including Xenia, who looked especially tense. Before anyone could speak, Xenia cut in. "Noelle, Gwen and several others have accused you of cheating before, so you must understand how I feel right now. I know you've always hated me, but we're family, aren't we?" Seeing how nervous Xenia was, Noelle realized that there were times when even she could feel fear. Noelle said calmly, "I seem to recall Xenia turning her head." She was simply stating the truth, yet Xenia's eyes instantly went red with panic. "How could you say that, Noelle? Earlier, you said Gwen was lying." Betty quickly agreed. "Yeah, we heard you earlier. Who would believe you if you keep changing your story, Noelle?" Noelle lazily said, "I wasn't really thinking hard earlier, so it just came to my mind." Xenia was furious and cursed Noelle inwardly. She stared at Lionel pitifully and argued, "I really didn't cheat. I only turned around because Gwen was calling me. I didn't