No longer a pushover (Noelle and Cedric) novel Chapter 154

When Noelle heard what Frank said about distancing herself from Cedric, she pursed her lips. "This situation started because of me, and I won't run away from it."

She couldn't bring herself to pin all the blame on Cedric, not when that would feel like backstabbing.

"Nelly, stop being so stubborn. Listen to me and come home. I promise nothing will happen to you."

"If that's all you've got to say, then don't say anything at all."

Noelle hung up the phone decisively. She wasn't going to follow Frank's advice.

Frank stared at the phone, sighing heavily.

Standing beside him, Lucas asked, "So, did she agree?"

"No."

"Is Noelle out of her mind? She can't solve Justin's situation and is just going to get herself into more trouble with the Parham family."

Frank was well aware of the seriousness of the situation.

He looked at Lucas. "In any case, make sure the best doctor and caregiver are looking after Justin. Try to keep him calm and happy—maybe that will make things easier to handle."

If reconciliation were impossible, they'd have to let Donovan step in.

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The next day, Noelle woke up with dark circles under her eyes. She hadn't slept well at all the previous night, constantly thinking about how to resolve Justin's situation.

She picked up her phone and saw a message from her lawyer with some advice. "You could buy some gifts and visit the patient in the hospital first to soften their attitude and work toward reconciliation."

Noelle felt frustrated. If an apology was necessary, then she'd do it herself. She couldn't let Cedric take the fall for this.

But today, she had to stop by the school first.

Noelle quickly got dressed and headed next door to the apartment, where the housekeeper had already prepared breakfast and placed it on the table.