Chapter 923

Cedric knew that if he were to leave now, there would be no going back. Noelle noticed the look on his face and lowered her gaze to avoid his eyes. One of them was staring hopefully at the other while the other was stubbornly looking away. Neither of them backed down. A ticklish feeling rose up in Cedric's throat once more. He did not want to show any weakness in front of Noelle, so he stood up and left without a word. The light in her eyes dimmed as she watched him suddenly turn around and leave. It was just as she had expected. If she did not give in to him, he would leave. Cedric no longer needed to keep up with the act in front of her anymore. There was no longer any need to play pretend. Her lips curled into a half-smile in self-mockery. She did not want to see him again for the rest of her life. … Meanwhile, Cedric rushed out of the apartment in a panic, not even bothering to put on his shoes. He coughed violently for a very long time, curling up and leaning against the wal