Chapter 44

"Are you close to him?" Quentin inquired, casting a sidelong glance at Noelle and appearing unaware of Emmie's presence.

Noelle felt irritated. Why did Quentin constantly appear jealous?

"He's just an acquaintance from school," Noelle replied, trying to keep her tone neutral.

Quentin persisted, "Then why did he search for your whereabouts from others?"

As if Noelle were trying to hide something, Quintin wore an air of suspicion. Noelle was exasperated. Before Noelle could respond to Quintin, Emmie interrupted them with a cough.

"Quentin, would you mind peeling an apple for me? I'm feeling a bit hungry," Emmie asked.

Upon retrieving the partially peeled apple from the floor, Quentin paused momentarily before discarding it and opting for another one to peel.

Noelle had never seen Quentin peel an apple before. Instead, Noelle frequently peeled apples and delivered them to Quentin's study.

But now, watching Quentin expertly peel the apple with even thinner and more intact skin than