No longer a pushover (Noelle and Cedric) novel Chapter 341

Cedric flicked Noelle's forehead. "What are you thinking about?"

"Nothing," Noelle replied casually, silently vowing to get to the bottom of it.

As the car stopped outside Yole University, Noelle glanced at Cedric and said, "Well, this is where I get off. Remember: keep your wound dry over the next couple of days."

Cedric remained silent, his brows slightly furrowed.

Noelle rummaged through her bag and pulled out four Band-Aids, placing them around his wound. "This should do the trick."

"What's this? Some kind of rune?" Cedric raised an eyebrow. "You seriously think this will make my wound waterproof?"

"Nope, but at least it'll let me know if you've gotten the injury wet," Noelle responded with a victorious smile. "Bye!"

Cedric watched her walk toward the campus, then glanced at the pink Band-Aids on his arm.

"How childish," he thought, a smirk playing on his lips. But he didn't tear them off, leaving them as they were.

After Noelle entered the campus, Cedric finally looked away, his expression darkening.

"Have those punks been dealt with?" he asked, his tone cold and menacing. He hadn't acted upon earlier in Noelle's presence, but that didn't mean he was going to let it slide.

Zachary checked his phone. "They've been taught a lesson. We're waiting for your next instructions."

Cedric rolled down the car window, resting one arm on the frame, his long fingers tapping lightly.

"Sew Norman's mouth shut and warn him not to speak out of turn," he said icily. "Then, have them testify against Mark Baker—make sure he's locked up for life."

Zachary nodded in agreement. Scum like Mark was a threat to society and deserved to stay locked up.

Cedric's gaze shifted toward Yole University's dormitory, his eyes distant and thoughtful. Suddenly, his phone rang. Glancing at the caller ID, he hesitated briefly before answering. "Hello, Mom?"

"I heard you were injured. Is it true?" Emma said on the other end.

Cedric's expression darkened. "No."

"Don't try to fool me, Ced. I know you went to Aristelle Hospital."