No longer a pushover (Noelle and Cedric)

"I just thought that she was growing more disobedient and wanted to teach her a lesson. Who knew she would really leave? She'll come back after she runs out of money."

"It's no use. I tried that already. Noelle is now a famous livestreamer. Her wages are considerable. I heard that her signing bonus was worth millions, not to mention how she's now state valedictorian. She might not need us anymore."

Lucas was regretful as well.noveldrama

Donovan didn't know what to say. He hadn't expected to change that much. Upon seeing that things weren't going her way, Xenia pretended to faint. She needed to focus the room's attention on her so that Donovan helped her resolve the cheating issue!

After she fainted, Donovan whisked her away as expected.

Frank clutched his stomach in agony and ordered, "Go check who reported Noelle for cheating."

He felt like something was off.

"Alright, Frank. Your appendicitis is getting worse. You must be careful. Drink the medicine Xenia prepared for you."

Frank shook his head and said, "It's no use. Only the medicine Noelle prepared will work. I did some research. The medicine was prescribed by a famous pharmacist. Noelle used to care about me so much."

It was a pity. He didn't give a damn about her sacrifices.

"I'll go to the pharmacist and get another prescription."

"I've sent people to do that but he wouldn't prescribe it. Then only did I find out that she pleaded for this medicine from him and worked for him unpaid for a year. Only then did she get the medicine."

After Lucas heard this, he was dumbstruck. "We had no idea how much she did for us. I thought the medicine was easily obtained."

They even thought that her medicine wasn't of much use.

Frank said hoarsely with red-rimmed eyes, "Lucas, we missed too much."

"Frank, as long as we put effort into making up for our mistakes, she'll forgive us. After all, blood is thicker than water."

Lucas still believed that Noelle wouldn't sever ties. They had crossed a line, so this was how she exacted her revenge.

Frank nodded and said, "Go on."

There were many more things to do.

...

After leaving the hospital, Noelle called Cedric. If Donovan touched Cedric, she would call the police.

Her phone had been destroyed by Donovan. It was no longer sensitive to the touch.

Noelle stood in place and said, "Pick up!"

"Noelle."

She saw Cedric standing away from her. Her head went empty.

Noelle's eyes teared up. "You're alright. That's all that matters."

Cedric stuck his hand out and said, "Come, I'll bring you home."

Noelle didn't hesitate. She ran toward him and flung herself into his arms. She could hear his hearte beating. It calmed her. He was

alright. What a relief!

Cedric's hands were outstretched, but there was a girl in his arms. His Adam's apple bobbed. A

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complicated mix of emotions welled within him.

Cedric withdrew his hands and

looked down at her. Noticing the et

teardrops on her eyelashes, he said, "I'll help you resolve your problem with Donovan."