No longer a pushover

Emma was still holding Noelle's hand as she spoke excitedly. "Oh, Noelle, go wash your face and change your clothes. I'll take you shopping! I heard some new collections just dropped-perfect for young women like you."

Her enthusiasm was impossible to hide. She was eager to experience what it was like to dress up a daughter.

After all, when she used to dress up Magnus as a child, one moment, he would be an adorable little girl, and the next, he would be rolling in the mud like a wild rascal. It had never given her the satisfaction she craved.

Noelle hesitated for a moment, trying to come up with an excuse to decline. On the side, Cedric glanced at the time and said, "She needs to head back to school. The dorms have a curfew."

"Oh, right, I forgot about that. Then we'll go another time," Emma said, visibly disappointed.

Noelle could only nod. Ever since she heard Emma clarify that Cedric and Laura were never engaged, her mind had been in turmoil.

The main reason she had been so upset with Cedric and broken up with him was because of Laura. But now she found out Laura had been lying.

At that moment, Cedric took Noelle's wrist and said, "I'll take her back."

quickly added, "Make sure she takes all the things

get her what she needs,"

her away. Once they left the private room, Noelle

have Tilly bring them to you," Cedric said, not wanting her to stay with

hunched over slightly, and whispered, "I'm not wearing a

was in loose spa attire

walk out like that. Cedric's gaze fell on her, and without hesitation, he took off his jacket and draped it over her shoulders. Then, he turned to one

she definitely could not leave like that. Soon, Tilly arrived and escorted

her clothes, Noelle finally relaxed. She looked at

had been assigned to her because of Alfred's influence. But now it seemed like it was all

cares deeply about you. This isn't about

Cedric's concern for Noelle was far from casual. However, Noelle did not respond. When

low voice,