No longer a pushover

Chapter 234

Regardless of what Noelle said, Cedric was determined to protect her. When he ended the call and returned to the room, Noelle had nearly finished eating. She looked up at Cedric, her gaze flickering with uncertainty as she searched for something to say.

Cedric glanced at the time and asked, "Do you have class today?"

Noelle thought for a moment before replying, "Yes, in the afternoon."

"If you're not feeling well, you can take the day off."

"I'm fine," Noelle said quickly. "Besides, all I do is sit and listen to lectures-it's not tiring." She felt a bit awkward facing him, unsure of how to navigate their current relationship.

Cedric noticed her discomfort and teased her with a smirk, "Are you really that scared of being alone with me?"

Noelle's breath hitched. "N-no, I'm not! I-I just don't want to skip class, that's all."

"A university life isn't complete without skipping a few classes," Cedric quipped, amused by her flustered reaction.

But seeing her struggling to maintain her composure, he decided to ease up. "I'II take you to school."

of the hotel. She

Cedric asked, catching

seems so luxurious, but I don't see any other guests. Is

but he quickly answered, "Maybe it's

parking lot together. Cedric got into the driver's seat while Noelle settled into the passenger seat. As she

leaned over to help, adjusting the belt for her. When Noelle looked up, she realized his face was just

in her mind a sense of déjà vu. Had Cedric helped her with a

in thought, Cedric met her gaze, his heart racing uncontrollably. Panicked, he quickly averted his eyes,

car started, Noelle stole a glance at Cedric. The sense of déjà vu lingered. Had she dreamt about

stopped outside the school, Noelle hesitated before asking, "When

here for a few days," Cedric

I'll head to class now.

let's have a meal together. I want to thank you

tone. nervous as her gaze flickered. She

excuse.

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