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."

hotel. She noticed that the hotel

the matter?" Cedric asked, catching her curious

don't see any other guests. Is the business not doing

of uneasiness crossed Cedric's eyes, but he quickly

Noelle settled into the passenger seat. As she tried to buckle her seatbelt, it got

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

of déjà vu. Had Cedric helped her with a

her gaze, his heart racing uncontrollably. Panicked,

sense of déjà

stopped outside the school, Noelle hesitated

be here for a few days,"

to class

meal together. I want to thank you for

as her gaze flickered. She worried he

excuse.

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