Chapter 1095

Noelle looked at the man standing in front of her, and her heart began to race. The truth was, she'd always liked Cedric—she never stopped. Especially after finding out how kind he'd been to her in her past life, too. She couldn't help but think that she could've escaped the Liddell family back then if only she'd had the courage. Cedric was the only one who had treated her well in both lifetimes. It was he who saved her during that car accident. And it was Cedric she genuinely liked—deeply, truly. They were standing so close now that the air between them shifted. Cedric tilted his head, glancing toward the hallway. "I think they're gone." But just then, Noelle leaned in and kissed him. She didn't hesitate—because, at that moment, she really wanted to do it. Cedric froze, staring at her in shock. Last night, she'd kissed him while drunk, and he didn't think much of it, but now, she was doing it again, sober. Did this mean she had finally accepted him? He swallowed hard and p