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?" "Because Noelle is..." Alfred didn't finish his sentence. Magnus looked up with si