No longer a pushover (Noelle and Cedric)

"It's good that they can look out for each other. In the future, it would be even better if they could marry into a local prestigious family," Donovan said.

He felt that girls didn't need such big career ambitions. Getting married earlier was better.

...

Noelle returned to the apartment, feeling uneasy. "I think I should find a new place

to stay."

"Are you worried that your brother will come looking for trouble?" Cedric asked.

He now understood why she had suggested moving out earlier. It was because of this.

Noelle nodded. "Yes. My brother is very stubborn. He never listens to anyone."

At that moment, Alfred walked over. "Nelly, why don't you just go to Yasnia? Your grades are good enough to get into Yole University. It might be better for you to settle in and get used to life there early."

In Yasnia, Donovan didn't matter at all.noveldrama

Noelle thought the suggestion was good. She instinctively looked at Cedric, waiting for his advice.

Cedric's expression remained calm. "It's indeed a good idea."

Once she went to Yasnia, she would be free from the control of the Liddell family.

Noelle smiled faintly. "Then it's decided. I'll move to Yasnia!"

She suddenly thought of something and glanced at Cedric. "If I do that, I don't know when we'll see each other again."

Cedric avoided her gaze. "You should be focusing on your studies."

Noelle lowered her gaze, feeling a little disappointed.

Alfred chimed in to lighten the mood. "All things must come to an end. Nelly, I hope you live a wonderful life in Yasnia, free from the shadow of the Liddell family."

Noelle forced a smile. "You're right."

After all, Cedric didn't like her.

Besides, he was probably seeing someone else. She figured the person must be a good girl, too.

Noelle felt a pang of sadness. "I'll go back and plan things out."

She practically fled the scene.

Once Noelle left, the room fell silent.

Alfred glanced at Cedric with a knowing look. "Feeling reluctant?"

Cedric shook his head. "She's going to Yasnia for university. It means she'll finally break away from the Liddell family. There's nothing to feel reluctant about. I'm happy for her."

"That's right. Take this opportunity to say a proper goodbye to Nelly The closer you get, the more she'll suffer in the future," Alfred said.

Cedric's mood suddenly soured. "I don't need you to remind me of this."

Alfred watched as he walked away wondering if this was truly the same man who had rushed to mobilize people to the hospital the moment he heard Noelle was there.

When had Cedric ever lost control like that before?

...

Noelle barely slept that night.

Although she was happy to go to Yasnia and leave the Liddell family behind, the thought of not seeing Cedric often left her feeling down.

The next morning, Lionel's call woke her up.

"Noelle, why did you reject Yole University's admissions offer? Your grades are more than enough to get into their top program!"

Noelle was instantly wide awake. "What? I didn't reject the offer! I didn't even get

a call from the admissions office!"

It was her dream to attend Yole University. There was no way she would turn it down.