No longer a pushover

Chapter 134

Cedric's gentle expression stirred a bitter feeling in Noelle's heart.

"Lucas is downstairs," she said, lowering her eyes uneasily. "He said he wants to talk."

"And you're just going to meet him because he said so?" Cedric frowned. "He's only here because he needs you for tomorrow's finals." "I know."

"Then, there's no reason for you to go," Cedric said firmly, his tone bordering on commanding.

Feeling a sudden rebellious streak, Noelle pressed her lips together.

"I'll be back in a minute. You should get back to what you were doing," she said before closing the door behind her without hesitation.

Cedric stared at the closed door for a long time before rubbing his temples. Was she throwing a tantrum at him just now?

the balcony, where he could see the building's entrance. Sure enough,

railing with one arm, Cedric narrowed his eyes at the entrance. Soon, Noelle appeared, her small figure moving slowly. Cedric watched her for a moment longer

Her emotions churned with mixed feelings. She couldn't resist glancing back at her apartment, only to see the balcony was empty. With a slight pang of disappointment, she looked away and reminded herself not to dwell on Cedric anymore. After calming herself, she walked toward

long, searchingly, finally coming to terms with the fact that

admit it-I haven't treated you right in the past. I didn't consider your feelings and made you put up with a

of surprise crossed Noelle's face. "Well, this is a rare sight-a sincere apology from

me what you're thinking, Noelle," Lucas replied. "I always thought our disagreements were just

laugh. "Lucas, if you think a simple apology can sweep everything under the rug or worse, guilt-trip me

what I meant," Lucas

Noelle said coldly, her gaze cold and distant. "You think just because you've apologized that I should let bygones be bygones and join the team for the finals out of some sense of duty. "Let me

panicked. "But

the team's

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starting it! And now, when the team has made it to the national finals for the first time, you're just going