Chapter 56

Frank said, “I’m here to discuss Noelle’s situation. She can’t keep staying with you.”

“So?” Cedric replied.

“If you truly care about her, stop encouraging her to act out against our family. If my brother finds out, she’ll be confined to the Liddell residence, affecting her college entrance exam preparations. I just hope we can avoid unnecessary trouble until her exams are over. It’ll be for her own good. What do you think?”

Cedric said slowly, with a hint of arrogance, “You don’t have any right to talk to me, just as none of you can force Noelle to concede. Otherwise, what happened to your companies during the repechage will happen again.”

Frank’s expression changed. “Was that your doing?”

During the repechage, the original plan was for him and Blake to attend. However, something happened to the company, forcing them to forgo the competition. Blake was still swamped with work on a TV series and couldn’t return.

Frank’s eyes sharpened. “Who are you? What’s your goal in approaching Noelle?” He wondered how a mere school doctor could cause so much damage and questioned Cedric’s reasons for getting close to Noelle.

Cedric, with arrogance, said, “That’s none of your business. At the end of the day, none of you can stop Noelle from doing what she wants.”

Frank gulped. “But she will agree to move back. Although she slapped Lucas and Xenia yesterday, she’s still a kind child.”

Cedric chuckled. “She’d just started her period and couldn’t get wet in the rain. But what did your family do? Does your family deserve her kindness?”

Cedric’s words hit Frank like a truck. Lucas had forced Noelle to give up her umbrella for Xenia. Unable to answer, Frank left the infirmary feeling defeated.

During their lunch break, Noelle went to the infirmary after finishing her lunch. Seeing Cedric still eating, she approached him. “Aren’t you done? The school employees’ meals seem much better than ours.”

“Do you have something to say?” Cedric put down his spoon gently. Looking at her face, he knew what she wanted to say. Frank knew Noelle well, and knew where to strike.

Noelle hesitated. “Frank and I talked. I’ve decided to move back home to avoid drama.”

“The choice is yours,” Cedric said coldly.

Noelle said, “Alright. I’ll head back to my classroom now.” She didn’t get a chance to explain herself. Leaving the infirmary, she heard Alfred. “Nelly, Ced has a short temper. Don’t get mad at him. That’s just how he is.”

“I know. I’m not angry.”

“Then why move back home? Aren’t your brothers biased toward your fake sister?”

Noelle hesitated. “I’m scared Donovan will find out and cause trouble. He has a bad temper, and I’m worried he’ll hurt Cedric.”

“You have quite the conscience. He didn’t treat you so well for nothing.” Noelle was embarrassed. “Frank and I discussed things. Moving back won’t be a problem, and I’ll avoid problems.

When Noelle left, Alfred entered the infirmary. “Did you hear that? She’s doing it for you. She wants to protect you. Why the pissy expression? You might scare her.”

Cedric frowned. “Do I need her protection?”

“You’re right. No one would dare provoke you, but she doesn’t know your true identity. It’s rare to find a kid with such good character.”

“That goes without saying.” But Cedric felt discomfort. Frank really did understand how to manipulate Noelle. None of them cared about her while she lived with them, but now she left, they came groveling back, forcing her return.

Chapter 56

Alfred smirked. “Ced, I’ve always wondered how Nelly learned your twelve-hit combo? That’s your signature move!”

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