No longer a pushover

Chapter 143

While Noelle was still in a daze, Alfred's excited shout rang beside her.

"Holy crap, Nelly, your results were hidden! Amazing, congratulations in advance!"

Noelle's mind went blank for a moment. She instinctively turned to Cedric beside her. "Does that mean I did really well?"

"Really well? You did exceptionally well!" Cedric replied.

Alfred quickly snapped a photo and prepared to post it on social media. "A girl I know just had her exam results hidden! Everyone, drop whatever you're doing and join me in congratulating this hardworking genius!" Cedric smiled faintly. "Congratulations."

His expression was calm, almost as if he had expected nothing less from Noelle's results.

Upon hearing his praise, Noelle finally broke into a wide, bright smile. It was only then that she truly understood what getting her results blocked meant.

She had really done it. Yole University was certainly within reach!

Unable to contain herself, Noelle jumped up, joining Alfred in excited shouts. Then, she turned to hug Cedric tightly, her cheeks flushed as she exclaimed, "I did it!"

gaze remained as gentle

casually and turning to

brief hug was already enough. In her darkest, most desperate times, he had appeared by

with Alfred, a hint of a relieved smile crossing his face. It was a peculiar feeling, as though the little sapling

teacher. "Noelle, we've seen your results here

"Top scorer? Really?"

the

released,

them internally. Your implent

in

time has truly

looked up, she saw Cedric walking over with

en novelxo

come to school tomorrow. We'll discuss your preferred major, and the school wants

ending the call, Noelle glanced at the cake. The words 'Top of Honor Roll' were written on

softly. "When did you

morning. I had someone deliver it ahead of time," Cedric replied, placing the cake before her and carefully putting a party hat on

very close. Standing before him, Noelle suddenly realized just how tall Cedric was. From her angle, all she could see were his