Chapter 1021

Noelle was shocked to see Carl holding a bouquet of flowers. She remembered the nightmare of being on the operating table and how she had woken up in such a panic that she fell off it. That experience scarred her. While she was lost in thought, Carl had already walked up to her. But she didn't reach out to take the flowers. They felt like a cruel joke. After all, she never even got the chance to recover in her previous life. Carl tested the waters. "What's wrong, Noelle?" "Nothing. I just don't like these flowers." Noelle didn't take them and bluntly refused. Carl smiled at the bouquet. "Sorry, I just picked something at random. I didn't know you didn't like them. I'll get a different kind next time." "I probably won't be unlucky enough to get sick again next time," Noelle said sharply. Carl wasn't fazed by the sting in her tone. He maintained his smile. "I'm sorry. That was poorly phrased. Where are you headed? I'll give you a ride." "No need. My ride is here." Noelle gave hi