Chapter 83 Chapter 83 0 Downstairs , in the living room , Noelle sat on the sofa beside Kimberly , engrossed in peeling walnuts .
The shells were tough , requiring a tool , but Noelle had no trouble .
With one hand , she cracked two at once with a sharp crack , effortlessly breaking the nuts apart .
Eli watched in disbelief .
Holy crap ... Is she some kind of superhuman ? Damon , sitting on the other side of the room , explained to his parents what had happened at school when Eli revealed Noelles identity .
This is what happened .
I thought it was important to fill you in , Damon said .
Kimberly paused , thoughtfully .
No wonder Leia has been off lately .
This must have hit her hard her emotions are sensitive , and suddenly revealing her identity like that was a big blow .
Kimberly turned to Eli , disapproving .
Eli , what were you thinking ? That was reckless .
Eli shot back , looking up at his mother , Mom , what else was I supposed to do ? Everyone at school was spreading rumors that Noelle was an illegitimate child .
If I hadnt stepped in , Noelle wouldnt be able to survive there ! And if she really was an illegitimate child , doesnt that make Dad the adulterer ? This could tarnish the Anderson familys reputation ! At the mention of the familys reputation , Vincent , who had been quietly listening , raised his head and spoke up .
Hes right .
This rumor is ridiculous , and it needs to be cleared up .
Kimberly sighed .
True , but Leias the one suffering here .
Eli , not agreeing , shot back , How is Leia suffering ? Weve given her everything she could want shes lived like royalty in the Anderson family .
No ones treated her unfairly .
If anyones suffering , its Noelle ! Eli continued , his voice rising .
Shes been on her own all this time , only to come back and be called an illegitimate child , bullied and ostracized .
Whos thinking about her feelings ? Huh ? Noelles ears perked up .
She looked up at Eli with a surprised and delighted expression .
Eli , you really care about how I feel ? Im so touched ... Eli , though , wasnt as thrilled .
Seeing her doe eyed expression made him want to pull his hair out .
It was supposed to be a sweet brother sister moment , but something about the way she looked at him made it feel more like a scene from a ridiculous comedy .
Eli sighed , exasperated , and shoved Noelles head down .
Just crack your walnuts and stop talking .
Vincent , ever the diplomat , leaned back into the sofa and massaged his temple .
Well , now that things have come this far , Noelles identity is pretty much out in the open .
Maybe its time we officially introduce her to the world .
Kimberly , noticing her husbands pained expression , immediately became concerned .
Vincent , is your head bothering you again ? Yeah , probably didnt get enough rest , Vincent murmured .
He had long struggled with chronic headaches , managing them with medication .
Eli , curious , raised an eyebrow .
Dad , youve been taking all these meds , how come it still hurts ? Damon , serious as always , frowned .
Dads got some internal injuries .
Medicine alone wont fix that .
He refuses to get surgery .
Noelle , overhearing their conversation , thought for a moment before offering , Dad , would you like me to give you a massage ?
There are pressure points on your head that can help ease the pain .
Massage ? Vincent hesitated .
Eli , ever the skeptic , quickly interrupted , Dont mess around .
Youre probably going to make his condition worse with your rough touch .
And Eli had every reason to be concerned .
He had just witnessed Noelle crushing walnuts with her bare hands , and he knew how strong she was .
The last thing his fragile dad needed was a rough massage from her .
No way , thats not true ! Noelle puffed her cheeks in defiance , saying , Im a professional masseuse , you know ? Master masseuse , ever heard of it ? Im one of them .
1/3 Extra Check in Vouchers Ad Free Reading Exclusive Profile Badge 1:05 PM 0 e Q Chapter 83 The term Master masseuse is a prestigious title in the industry , reserved for those with exceptional skills .
There are fewer than 20 Master masseuses in the entire field .
And because of that , anyone fortunate enough to have a Master masseuse give them a massage is no ordinary person theyre top tier figures .
Master masseuse ? Eli scoffed .
You ? Youre barely old enough to be considered a pro master masseuse refers to seasoned experts , not kids like you ! Noelle glared at him .
You underestimate me , Eli .
With that , she strutted toward Vincent , rolling up her sleeves with determination .
Dad , just wait .
Youll see how amazing my technique is ! Vincent , seeing the look of determination on her face , relented .
Alright , give it a try .
Okay ! Noelle grinned and pressed her hands to Vincents head , expertly massaging his pressure points .
Eli , anxious , leaned in .
Dad , hows she doing ? Is she being too rough ? Its not too rough .
Actually , it feels pretty good , Vincent replied , his furrowed brows beginning to relax .
Noelle , pleased with herself , raised an eyebrow at Eli , then turned to Vincent .
Dad , there are tons of pressure points on the head .
Regular massages can do wonders for your health .
This is way better than popping pills .
Yeah , its better not to take medicine if we can avoid it , Vincent agreed , his voice now calm and relaxed .
hurt , and his voice was lazy .
After a few more moments , Noelle removed her hands and asked , Dad , does your head still hurt ? Vincent , opening his eyes , was surprised to find that the pain had completely gone .
Wow , I feel so much better ! Its actually gone ! The Anderson family was stunned .
Eli , in total disbelief , exclaimed , No way .
Just from a little massage ? Thats unbelievable ! Kimberly , her worry turning to relief , smiled brightly .
Vincent , youre not in pain anymore ? Damon , equally amazed , muttered , Is this for real ? Vincent , equally surprised , looked at Noelle with newfound respect .
Noelle , you really know your stuff .
Noelle , enjoying the stunned reactions , puffed out her chest proudly .
I told you ! Im a master masseuse in the massage world .
You cant get an appointment with me unless youre someone special .
She winked at Vincent .
By the way , Dad , when I was massaging you , I noticed that your heads blood circulation isnt great .
I even felt some lumps in certain spots .
That could be why youve been getting those headaches .
If youre willing , I can give you a full medical treatment and prescribe some herbs .
A few rounds of this and your headaches will be completely cured .
Noelle spoke so confidently that it sounded almost like a professional diagnosis .
The Anderson family exchanged glances , falling into stunned silence .
Finally , Eli broke the silence , his voice tinged with disbelief .
Noelle , you can do medical treatment too ? Of course ! Noelle nodded enthusiastically .
I used to work for this old expert whos a real pro.
He said I have a talent for this stuff , so he taught me everything about traditional medicine .
He even said Im his only disciple ! As soon as the words left her mouth, the family members were struck silent once again .
Vincent was deep in thought .
Shes worked so many jobs , but how many has she had ? Kimberly wondered , Wait ... is this girl some kind of genius ? Damon was stunned .
Shes a martial artist , a great driver , a top chef , and now a master masseuse in the massage world plus a disciple of a medical expert ? How many talents does Noelle have ? What in the world has she been doing all this time ? 2/3 Exclusive Profile Extra Check in Ad Free Reading Vouchers