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.

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

took a bottle 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,

body was limp

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

in

the cap off the bottle

a bit after a few sips, growing irritated. "It's so

he firmly

"Stop moving,

really hot.

over her chest. She tilted her head back, her eyes dark

froze, beads of

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

burned with intensity. He felt parched; this sensation was all too familiar-he was still