Chapter 23 His favoritism towards Noelle was absolute . A faint layer of tears appeared in Noelle's eyes . She felt like crying , but she also thought it was embarrassing . In the end , she awkwardly burrowed into the covers . Mitchell's heart softened at this scene . Although he wanted to tease Noelle a bit more , he considerately changed the subject . " You've taken the sedative . Do you feel any discomfort now ? " After Noelle was sent to the sanatorium for emotional issues , Mitchell paid more attention to psychiatric medications . As far as he knew , sedatives had a strong drowsiness effect , and first - time users often experienced nausea and vomiting as side effects . " No , I'm used to it ... " Noelle suddenly realized that she shouldn't have said it and quickly changed her words . " Well , I just had a nap and feel much better now . But Mitchell had already heard it . He narrowed his eyes , sensing something was off . Noelle had taken a full dose of sedative , but she actually woke up after just over an hour and showed no abnormal symptoms . Mitchell's voice grew serious as he asked , " Did they often inject you with sedatives at the sanatorium ? " At the sanatorium , unless someone made a major mistake , the staff rarely used the electroshock table to punish them . After all , too much electricity would leave dark needle marks at the base of the thumb and could cause incontinence , leaving evidence that was easy to catch . But sedatives wouldn't leave obvious marks and could subdue patients quickly , so they were the doctors ' most common tool to calm their patients down . But with repeated injections , one's body would naturally develop resistance . Noelle used to sleep for a whole day , but now , she woke up after just over an hour . Nevertheless , Noelle didn't want Mitchell to know about any of this . First , she didn't want him to worry . Second , she was afraid he'd storm into the sanatorium to demand answers , which would only put him in danger . So , Noelle smiled lightly , " No , maybe I just went to bed early last night and woke up feeling refreshed . By the way , Mitchell , I have a few math problems that I can't solve . Can you help me with them ? " Mitchell wasn't a professional doctor , and Noelle's explanation still made some sense , so he suppressed his doubts and focused on helping her with the math problems . About ten minutes later , a loud bang suddenly rang out as the door burst open . Noelle looked up and saw Harold's long leg , still in the air from kicking the door , and Harold's face twisted in anger . Mitchell's voice dropped as he snapped , " Harold , what are you doing ? " Harold strode into the room with his head held high . " I'm here to seek justice for Lucie ! " Lucinda leaned against the doorframe , her voice weak as she tried to dissuade Harold , " Hal , I'm fine . I really don't blame Noelle . " It would have been better if Lucinda hadn't spoken . But as soon as she did , Harold's anger flared even more , and he pointed at Noelle's nose , cursing her . " Three years ago , you bullied Lucie every day and used dirty tricks to steal her fiancé . But even so , Lucie still cared for you and protected you . But what did you do in return ? You took out all your resentment on her and even dared to slap her ! " What an ungrateful wretch ! I must teach you a good lesson today ! " As Harold spoke , his temper flared . He strode over to Noelle , ready to hit her . But Mitchell raised his hand to block him , roaring in a deep voice , " Stop it ! " 1523 Whiteout Survival 11.5 % < ch its 1st hapter 23 chell , why are you still protecting her ? This bitch slapped Lucie ! " 1 Menu you know what you're talking about ? Noe is your own sister ! " Mitchell interrupted him with a low growl . ting Mitchell's bloodshot black eyes , Harold , for once , felt a little guilty , murmuring , " But she did bully Lucie . " chell shook off Harold's hand , his voice icy cold as he spoke , " She directed all that herself . The slap on her face had nothing to do with Noe ! " his some kind of joke ? " Harold sneered , looking at Mitchell as if he were an idiot . Whiteout Survival Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!