Chapter 83

Conner leaned in and wrapped an arm around Noelle's waist. He said, "Noelle, I really missed you!" Noelle instinctively resisted his touch. Her mind was hazy, yet she was certain something was wrong. There was no way she would act like this for no reason. "Conner, what did you do to me?" Conner pressed his lips to her cheek, his breathing growing noticeably heavier. "I'm sorry, Noelle, but this is the only way. I missed you too much." Outside the Spencer residence, the shadows of the sycamore trees swayed gently. A deep stillness lingered in the air. Conner leaned closer and planted a kiss on Noelle's face. That jolt completely snapped her awake. Her face flushed with heat as she clenched her fists, her nails digging deep into her palms. The pain gave her back a faint surge of strength. Noelle gritted her teeth as she looked at him. "If you dare touch me, I will never let you get away with it!" She was supposed to look furious, but under the influence of the strange fragrance,