Chapter 1145

Noelle looked up and met Cedric's eyes. Then, he leaned down and kissed her as he reached out to raise the privacy divider in the car, blocking the view between the front and back seats. At first, her eyes widened in surprise, but she didn't push him away. It was early winter outside, and the air was cold and crisp, but inside the car, it was incredibly warm. When they finally pulled away from each other, both of them were breathless. Noelle rested against Cedric's chest, listening to the strong, steady rhythm of his heartbeat. Cedric's voice was low and husky. "This is what I feel like doing right now." Noelle poked his side and muttered, "There are still people in the car." Even though the divider was up, it wasn't soundproof—and worse, it made everything seem even more suspicious, like a clumsy attempt to hide something. Cedric rested his forehead against hers. "Come home with me tonight?" Noelle was still leaning against him, his hand resting hot against the small of her