Chapter 15 Menu Not knowing when , Noelle slowly woke up . For a moment , she thought she was back at the sanatorium . Her breath caught , and her blood ran cold . A sudden gust of wind set the shell wind chimes ringing softly . She looked up , and the fear that had settled in her bones dissipated . She was at the Martinez's mansion , not the sanatorium . Noelle turned over and instinctively hid under the blanket . It was the only place she felt safe . In the dark , she couldn't help but replay the events of last night . She had a mental breakdown and cried until she fainted in her brother's arms . Thinking back on it , she was a little mortified . Biting her lip , Noelle suddenly remembered something . She threw off the blanket , stumbled out of bed , dropped to her knees , lifted the second tile under the bed , and retrieved a small key . She opened the wardrobe and used the key to unlock the small drawer inside . There were her ID card , household registration document , and an admission letter . They were all she had , and they were her future . A faint smile appeared on her pale , fragile face . But in the next second , her smile froze . The drawer was empty . There was nothing inside . Noelle , in denial , closed the drawer and opened it again , but it was still empty . Hardly anyone ever set foot in this room , and the servants never dared to touch her things . Then a thought crossed her mind ! In fact , over the past three years , Noelle had often reflected on it . Lucinda's plan to frame her was riddled with flaws and clumsily executed . If she had managed to call the police , the truth might have come to light . Why was Lucinda in such a hurry ? Lucinda could have cast her out , letting her break down bit by bit . There was no need to take such a big risk . Then it all came down to that admission letter . Both she and Darin had been accepted into top universities , while Lucinda's grades were only good enough for a community college . At that time , the Martinezes were considering sending Lucinda abroad for her education . To most people , studying abroad sounded more appealing than staying in the country because it symbolized freedom and fun . But for Lucinda , going abroad would mean making room for Noelle . It would give Noelle four years to live with the Martinezes and deepen their bonds . Lucinda would never agree to that ! So , she schemed to drive Noelle out of the family and rob her of her future . Now that she understood everything , Noelle's mind raced . How could she turn this to her advantage ? Noelle walked into the living room . She saw Lucinda sit on the couch , clinging to Carson Martinez . It seemed she was asking him for a belated birthday present . Harold was the first to notice Noelle . His expression soured as he muttered , " Look , the troublemaker is back ! " But after what happened last night , he intentionally lowered his voice . Whiteout Survival Install < Chapter 15 Menu Hester also saw Noelle and happily waved at her . " Noe , come here . I asked the kitchen to make your favorite grilled shrimp . " " Where are my papers and admission letter ? " Noelle ignored the others and stared at Carson , the leader of the Martinez family , her eyes fierce and demanding . Upon hearing this , everyone was stunned . The smile on Hester's face froze , and a trace of panic flashed in her eyes . Lucinda narrowed her eyes , nervously saying , " Dad ... " Carson patted her shoulder and said coldly to Noelle , " While you stayed at the sanatorium , we kept the documents for you . " Noelle clenched her teeth . " Give them back to me . " Carson stood up and spoke with authority , " Your ID card and household registration document are in the cabinet in my study . Come with me . " But Noelle didn't move . She continued to ask , " What about the admission letter ? " Carson's expression changed . " What ? ? After three years , do you still think they will accept you ? " " Why won't they ? I worked so hard to get into that school . Even if I didn't enroll , I could apply for a leave of absence . " Noelle refused to back down . " Didn't you handle that for me ? " Whiteout Survival Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!