No longer a pushover

Chapter 228

Chapter 228

Cedric looked coldly at the family doctor beside him. "What's going on? Can't you see how uncomfortable she is?"

"Mr. Greene, this lady has been exposed to a new substance at the bar. I've already given her an antidote, but I can't guarantee its effectiveness. The spray works quickly, but it's been a while since she was exposed."

Cedric pressed his lips together. "Are there any side effects on her body?"

"The effects will wear off eventually, but before they do, it's best if someone keeps an eye on her."

"Leave. Don't tell anyone what happened here today." The doctor quickly nodded, grabbed his medical kit, and left.

Cedric approached Noelle, feeling her forehead, which was slightly warm.

He cleared his throat. "Do you want some water?"

But Noelle, still dazed, leaned into his palm, reaching up to hug his waist. "You feel so cool," she murmured.

his gaze darkened. He

of iced water from the fridge and returned to her side. When he saw her bare arm exposed, her dress discarded on the floor, his expression grew even

stepped closer and softly told her, "Sit up and

body was limp and weak, offering no

slipped

brow furrowed in frustration.

twisting the cap off the bottle and

after a few sips,

he firmly held her

was low. "Stop moving,

I'm really hot.

chest. She tilted

beads of

burning, and her heartbeat was rapid. He lowered his gaze, his voice

close now, and his eyes burned with intensity. He felt parched;

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