No longer a pushover

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.

looked at her leaning close, his gaze darkened. He gently pulled her hands away. "I'll get you

side. When he saw her bare arm exposed, her dress discarded on the floor, his expression grew even

told her, "Sit up and drink some

body was limp

Just then, the blanket slipped off her. He hurriedly adjusted it and pulled it back up over

furrowed in frustration. "Stop

her in his arms, carefully twisting the cap

a bit after a few

tensed, and he firmly

"Stop moving, or you'll expose

hot. Feel for

pulled his hand and placed it over her chest. She tilted her head back, her eyes dark

beads of

tightened. Her skin was burning, and her heartbeat was rapid. He lowered his gaze, his voice hoarse and

felt parched; this sensation was