Chapter 17 That was why people called her all sorts of names , like schemer , plagiarist , bitch , and homewrecker . A glimmer of satisfaction crossed Lucinda's eyes , but she sobbed softly , " I'm sorry , Noelle . It's all my fault . " " Lucie , why are you apologizing ? She should be apologizing to you ! " Harold glared at Noelle , defending Lucie . Noelle couldn't be bothered to argue with them. " I'm not going back to school . Rent me an apartment and hire tutors . I'll study on my own . " Noelle had thought this through in advance . With only three months left until the SAT , she couldn't possibly keep up with other students at school . To use her time efficiently , she needed one - on - one tutoring . Noelle said calmly , " That's all I want . Can you give it to me ? " Carson met Noelle's eyes and felt that something was different about her. But on second thought , nothing had really changed . She should've guilt - tripped him into getting some money or company shares , not to pretend to be a saint , demanding to retake the SAT . Someone like her , raised in the countryside , would always be this short - sighted . This was all she would ever amount to . Carson looked at her with contempt and said coldly , " Fine . You'll have it your way . " Hester suddenly interjected , " No. Noe shouldn't be living alone . She should stay at home . " Noelle's eyelashes twitched slightly . Then she heard Hester mutter something again . " She just got out of the hospital . Imagine what people will say about her if she moves out . " Noelle curled her lips into a mocking smile . Carson thought for a moment , then changed his mind . " Your mother has a point . You're staying . Raymond , take care of her enrollment . Harold , contact the tutors . " Raymond replied with a nod . Harold agreed reluctantly . Lucinda clung to Carson's arm and cooed , " Daddy , I can help her find tutors , too . " Carson chuckled and rubbed her head . " Alright , you can help her . " Lucinda put on a big smile , proudly glancing at Noelle . But Noelle paid them no mind . Now that her goal was achieved , she didn't want to waste time here . Hester called after her . " Noe , I haven't seen you in so long . Will you stay and talk with me for a while ?" " I'll be in my room , studying . " She walked out without stopping . Time was pressing . She couldn't afford to waste it on trivial matters . Leaving the main house , Noelle headed straight for the standalone villa on the southernmost side of the estate . That was where Mitchell lived . She had to get back to studying immediately , but all her old textbooks and workbooks had been thrown away . She planned to ask her brother to get some new books . Suddenly , a deep male voice came from behind . " Noelle . " Noelle paused for a moment . Pretending not to hear , she carried on . Footsteps quickened behind her , and a tall , imposing figure blocked her path . Seeing that handsome , familiar face , Noelle felt a sharp pain in her chest . She quickly looked away and asked calmly , " What's up , Mr. Schaefer ? " Whiteout Survival Install < Chapter 17 Darin's gaze fell on her distant profile , and his brows furrowed imperceptibly . Three years ago , whenever Noelle saw him , her eyes would sparkle , and her face would flush red . She would follow him around , constantly asking whether he was cold or hungry . But now , Noelle wouldn't even spare him a glance . Darin finally spoke up . " Noelle , do you resent me ? " He and Lucinda were in love and promised to spend their lives together , yet he deceived her , turning her into the mistress that condemned . He knew she was innocent , but he said nothing , watching her being locked up in a sanatorium as a mental patient . How could she not resent him ? Just thinking about these things made her heart hurt like it was being pricked by thousands of needles . But so what if she resented him ? So what if she didn't ? She had endured three years of humiliation and torment . Noelle looked down , her voice calm and indifferent . " I don't understand what you're talking about . " everyone Menu Whiteout Survival Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!