No longer a pushover

Chapter 215

Chapter 215

The moment Noelle asked the question, she regretted it. Even though she liked Cedric, he already had a girlfriend. She couldn't bring herself to be the third party in someone else's relationship.

Cedric paused for a moment. "Why are you asking that?"

"Can't I ask? Dating isn't some kind of secret; there's no need to keep it hidden, right?"

He felt uneasy under her gaze. "I don't have a girlfriend."

"Really? But Alfred mentioned before that you had one."

Noelle's heart skipped a beat.

Cedric's throat moved slightly. "It didn't work out; we're not together."

The plan was to pretend he had a girlfriend, but Noelle kept asking, and he couldn't keep lying in front of her. He didn't want just to find any woman to make things easier. He didn't want to see her disappointed and upset.

remained unchanged, but inside, his feelings had

not together? Does that mean you're single

this,

she had no right to confess. But if he was single, that changed everything. Cedric saw the light in her eyes, and it

lowered his gaze. "I'm

Does she have such high standards that she can't see

had just flared up was instantly extinguished. She thought she might have had a chance, but Cedric

adjusted her mood. "Actually, I could advise you and analyze why you haven't won

what she really meant. She

the dark emotions within herself, she quickly stood up. "I'm going to

to the restroom, looking at her reflection in the mirror with slightly reddened eyes. Splashing cold water

Outside, Cedric watched her

little regretful about his words. This was a delicate balance to maintain. He could see through her feelings immediately, but

back

and avoid it.

restroom, lowered

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