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.

gaze darkened. He gently pulled her hands away. "I'll get

side. When he saw her bare arm exposed, her dress

softly told her,

body was limp and weak,

choice but to pick her up. Just then, the blanket slipped

brow furrowed in frustration.

carefully twisting the cap off the bottle and

coughed a bit after a few sips,

temples tensed, and he firmly held her hand

"Stop moving, or you'll

hot. Feel for

and placed it over her chest. She tilted her head back,

froze, beads of

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

intensity. He felt parched; this sensation was

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