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 he