Chapter 40 The Wife Behaves Strangely Around Us

• That morning was the day when Samuel understood Nicole’s ability. Even a basketball player who had been going for daily morning runs like him could not catch up with her. He exclaimed at the level of her running speed. Spencer continued to sneer, “I don’t mind trying. I’m definitely better than you!” Seeing that the two brothers were about to get into a fight, Stanley said, “Enough! Nicole is still waiting for us to begin the meal. Aren’t we sending her off to school today? We’ll have to leave earlier.” As soon as Samuel and Spencer heard this, they stopped arguing and sat down to eat. Norah felt jealous that Nicole received so much attention for just staying in school. In Norah’s eyes, Nicole did not pester Norah to go to school for her grades but to spend more time with the brothers and take away all the love and attention from Norah. The more she thought about it, the angrier she got. Norah could not help but say, “Mom, all of them are staying on campus. I’m left alone at home. I want to stay on campus too.” At this, everyone was stunned.
• Samuel asked naively, “Norah, didn’t you say that the environment in school wasn’t great, so you didn’t want to go with us?” They had asked her before while they were staying at school. That time, Norah was strongly against it. He wondered what had happened to her. Norah sobbed. “Last time, I was scared of my classmates bullying me. But now I’ve already gotten to know them, and I want to get closer to all of you. Furthermore… If I stay at school, I can take care of Nicole. After all, I’ve been at the Royal Creek Institute longer, so I’m more familiar with the place.” Hearing this, Daniel agreed. “I think you’re right.” Then, he looked at Gloria immediately and asked, “Why not let Norah stay in school too?” Gloria hesitated for a moment. She felt that Daniel had a hidden agenda, but she nodded. ”Alright, I’ll ask the family butler to pack her things.” As she was speaking, Gloria walked up the stairs. Norah was a little stunned by what had just happened. ‘What’s going on?’ Previously, when Nicole wanted to stay in school, the Riddles were reluctant. Now that it was her turn, they did not give it a second thought. It was as if they were waiting for this day to come! At that moment, Norah slightly regretted her request to stay on campus.
• ‘Could it be that I will never have the chance to move back in after leaving?’ But word was already out. Norah could only take a bet. At least now, Samuel still treats her sincerely. Her parents did not love her the same as before, so she should at least retain her brother’s love and attention. As these thoughts were going through her head, she had a firmer look in her eyes. She went upstairs to pack her things after taking a few bites. When Nicole and the rest finished breakfast, they saw Norah bring down a few pieces of luggage. Spencer was shocked upon seeing her luggage. “Norah, why are you bringing so many bags? Are you planning to have a vacation at school?” he asked. The moment Stanley looked at Norah’s belongings as high as a mountain, he could not help but laugh. Compared to Nicole, who had only brought one duffle bag, Norah’s luggage was way too much. Norah felt awkward about their reactions and blushed. “I’m not. It’s just that I saw Nicole bring so little. I’m worried she might need some stuff, so I packed many things.”