Chapter 1888

As the night grew darker, the lights were still on in the study of Cyrus’ villa.

Wearing a comfy bathrobe, Cyrus climbed the stairs at a leisurely pace to check on someone engrossed in books in the study.

He gently opened the study door and peeked at the scene behind the desk.

Noelle, resembling a lazy cat, lay sprawled across the desktop, sound asleep.

Cyrus, feeling frustrated, pushed the door wide open.

He entered without bothering to muffle his footsteps.

However, Noelle remained deep in her sleep.

He cleared his throat and coughed, making a concerted effort to wake the drowsy Noelle.

She rubbed her sleepy eyes and met Cyrus’ gaze.

“Why did you come up?

I am not done yet.

And…” She flipped through her study materials and added, “There are just ten sections left.

I promise to go to bed immediately after I’m done.

to avoid

calm yet intense tone, “Noelle, are you really so apprehensive about sharing a bed with me? I’ve assured you, I won’t

Can’t you trust me?”

Noelle maintained her silence.

revisited the orphanage days when the director cautioned them about the deceptive

Cyrus’ proposed arrangement

might unfold

himself in

Noelle’s unresponsiveness, Cyrus probed

you still unwilling

Noelle chuckled.

you should

I really am studying.

you

Cyrus kept mute.

her desk, picked up Noelle’s

claimed to be reading these in

I found you

you think you can finish reading the last

Noelle hesitated in her

your fit

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