No longer a pushover

"It's good that they can look out for each other. In the future, it would be even better if they could marry into a local prestigious family," Donovan said.

He felt that girls didn't need such big career ambitions. Getting married earlier was better.

...

Noelle returned to the apartment, feeling uneasy. "I think I should find a new place

to stay."

"Are you worried that your brother will come looking for trouble?" Cedric asked.

He now understood why she had suggested moving out earlier. It was because of this.

Noelle nodded. "Yes. My brother is very stubborn. He never listens to anyone."

At that moment, Alfred walked over. "Nelly, why don't you just go to Yasnia? Your grades are good enough to get into Yole University. It might be better for you to settle in and get used to life there early."

In Yasnia, Donovan didn't matter at all.

suggestion was good. She instinctively looked at Cedric,

remained calm. "It's indeed

would be

smiled faintly. "Then it's decided. I'll

and glanced at Cedric. "If I do that, I don't

should

lowered her gaze, feeling a little

must come to an end. Nelly, I hope you live a wonderful life in Yasnia, free from the shadow of the Liddell

a smile. "You're

all, Cedric didn't like

probably seeing someone else. She figured the person must be

pang of sadness. "I'll go back and

fled

the room fell

at Cedric with a knowing look.

university. It means she'll finally break away from the Liddell family. There's nothing to feel reluctant about. I'm

this opportunity to say a proper goodbye to Nelly The closer

don't need you to