No longer a pushover (Noelle and Cedric) novel Chapter 454

Cedric extended his hand, and his gaze was deep and unwavering. Noelle pressed her lips together and felt a flutter of excitement. Then, she placed her hand in his and looked up.

"Thank you for appearing in my life at that moment, Cedric."

He hadn't been too early or too late—just right. She sneezed after she spoke. "It's a little chilly up in the mountains."

"It's getting late. Let me take you back." Cedric held her hand, and they walked out together.

Noelle glanced down at their intertwined fingers and felt warmth blooming in her heart. After leaving the Liddells, she was no longer alone; she now had friends and a lover.

The trip took longer than expected. By the time Noelle arrived at the dorm, she had to sprint for fear that she wouldn't make it in time. As she gasped for breath after rushing in, she noticed a text from Cedric.

"If you didn't get in, I'm here waiting for you."

"Made it in the last minute. I'm exhausted."

Collapsing into her chair, she panted and took deep breaths. Who would end a date by running like a madwoman?

Grace handed her a cup of water. "How was the date?"

"It was nice. We made our relationship official today," Noelle said, taking a sip of water as she finally caught her breath.

"It's that guy who gave you the medicine, right? I told you he liked you, but you denied it back then."

Noelle chuckled. "I'll treat the entire team to coffee tomorrow."

After washing up, she lay in bed and tapped on her chat window with Cedric. "What are you doing?"

"Just got home. Sleep early."

Cedric parked his car outside the Greene residence and strode in after sending the text. Anastasia was waiting for him on the couch.