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!"

stiffened, but his gaze remained as gentle as ever. "Yes,

him casually and turning to look for Alfred instead.

already enough. In her darkest, most desperate times, he had appeared by her side like a guiding light on

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

after, Noelle received a call from her homeroom teacher. "Noelle, we've seen your results

"Top scorer? Really?"

Although the

officially released, we

them internally. Your implent

in

truly amazed us

When she looked up, she saw Cedric walking over with a cake..At that moment,

en novelxo

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

at the cake. The words 'Top of Honor Roll' were written

softly. "When

placing the cake

just how tall Cedric