No longer a pushover

Chapter 331

Noelle noticed the depth in Cedric's gaze, and her breath hitched for a moment. Her eyelashes fluttered. "W-we're just friends."

Wasn't that what he had said before? They were just friends, and he only saw her as a sister.

Cedric saw her response and gritted his teeth as he stood up. "Let's go."

He walked ahead, his sharp features expressionless. Noelle followed, keeping a step of distance between them.

Alfred and Magnus walked behind them. The latter looked anxious and wanted to say something, but Alfred held him back.

Alfred's voice was low. "Stop causing trouble, will you?"

Magnus was like a husky-impossible to control. It was best for him not to get involved in this situation.

Magnus was dying of curiosity. "They're really not together?" It had been months, and Cedric still hadn't managed to win her over. He was so useless!

"Don't think about it. It's not possible between them."

"Why not?"

Noelle is..." Alfred

looked up with sincere, curious eyes. "Alfred, I can keep a secret. I won't

Magnus a look and pressed his face. "You

they were children, Magnus had had the worst case of loose lips. He almost slipped up

there some hidden identity to Noelle? Or was

The group walked out.

checked her phone; Grace had messaged her asking where she was. She then turned back to them. "I'll head back to

of Alfred's grip. "Hey, Nelly. I'll be in Yasnia

talk then. We can also play some

the one. She

her eyelids and said nothing, then quickly ran off. Cedric stood still, watching her leave. He

"Ced, you still

"Why does she

awesome! I'll go to the base to back her up. Who would dare

doesn't need you backing her up." Cedric

getting a smack from Alfred. "Can you be a bit more sensible? What are

"I'm helping Ced out."