Chapter 861

With a flushed face, Noelle carefully moved Cedric's hand away. At the very least, she wanted to get out of bed before he woke up, so things wouldn't be so awkward. However, the moment she stirred, Cedric woke up. His chin rubbed against the top of her head as he said, "Morning, Nelly." His voice was still nasal and drowsy. His hand instinctively tightened around her and pulled her snug into his embrace. It was an instinctive reaction. He thought he was still dreaming, but the sensation in his palm told him otherwise. Only then did he open his eyes and see Noelle curled up in his arms with his back facing him. Her ears were flushed so red that they looked like they might bleed. It was only now that he realized where his hands had been. He quickly pulled back and leaned down to whisper in her ear, "I'm sorry. I thought I was dreaming." "You didn't keep your promise," she mumbled. "I wasn't lying. After all, you're always so obedient in my dreams, letting me hold and kiss you…