Chapter 846

Cedric's eyes darkened. Instead of pressing for an answer, he captured Noelle's lips in a firm kiss. If she didn't want to talk, he wouldn't push it—not with words, anyway. Ever since she made the first move last night, he'd felt less and less inclined to wait or hold back. Noelle tried to say something, but his kiss deepened, relentless and consuming, until all resistance melted away. The kiss lasted a while. At some point, Cedric had lifted her onto the edge of the desk. He stopped and tried to straighten her clothes, but she smacked his hand away with force. Cedric chuckled. "You're mad? After all the kissing... and touching?" Noelle didn't answer. She just kept her head down, tugging her clothes back into place. Seeing how her cheeks were flushed with anger and embarrassment, he softened his tone. "Alright, seriously—what's wrong?" She pressed her lips into a tight line. "I heard your mom's sick... Is it because of stress?" When Cedric heard that, he understood why Noell