Was I going to die?

BELLA’s POV

Courtney had just left my room, and as she closed the door behind her, her voice was replaced by the heated tones of another conversation. It wasn't hard to eavesdrop; the walls had always been thin, and the voices were growing louder.

I hesitated, my curiosity getting the better of me. The voices belonged to Mrs Davis and of course Noah.

I stepped out of my room and stuck my head out a little to get a clearer view and hear better.

"If you're not careful, Noah, you'll find yourself in the never-ending drama of this family," Mrs. Davis scolded, her voice carrying an edge of irritation.

I strained to hear Noah's reply, "I promise you, Mother," Noah's voice came, clear and resolute. "There's nothing between Bella and me. We're just good friends."

Mrs. Davis's response was sharp, laden with disapproval. "I never liked that girl from the start. She's caused nothing but trouble for this family."

Yeah of course she didn’t like me. She didn’t need to spell it out.

Noah's voice h