Chapter 47 Misunderstanding Noel

Noel noticed Whitney's gaze on him and looked over. But by then, Whitney had already shifted her eyes away. "I have things to handle at the institute. You all carry on," Noel said, his tone unreadable. He then left the ward. "Since there's nothing else, I'll head out as well. I've got some personal matters to take care of," Thomas said, standing up. He remembered Elena's message and added, "My mom wants you to come over for dinner tomorrow." "Do you want me to go over?" Yvette asked impulsively, immediately regretting it. She felt embarrassed—it was beneath her. She had decided to stop harboring feelings for him. Had all those years of secretly liking him become a habit she couldn't break? "Does it matter if I want you to come? Your legs don't belong to me," Thomas replied, his hands in his pockets. "If you're planning on coming, I'll let my mom know." Yvette thought about how he'd been there for her these past few days, and her expression softened. She even allowed a smile. "