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?"

Alfred

"Alfred, I can keep a

pressed his face. "You have the

worst case of loose lips. He almost slipped up

curiosity was piqued. Was there some hidden identity to

The group walked out.

where she was. She then turned back to them. "I'll head back to school

wriggled out of Alfred's grip. "Hey, Nelly. I'll be in Yasnia for a while. Let's grab a meal this

We can also play

the one. She turned back, and the man

Cedric stood still, watching her leave. He tapped his cheek with his tongue, his eyes heavy.

gossiping. "Ced, you

"Why does she want you to play games with

go to the base to back her up. Who would dare

backing her up." Cedric kept his expression serious and

from Alfred. "Can you be a

"I'm helping Ced out."