Jojo and Coco's Unexpected Love novel Chapter 533

Noah's eyes glinted with amusement and his grin widened, showcasing a row of neatly aligned teeth. As Chloe released a long sigh of relief, his spirits inexplicably lifted as well.

"But… Why did you help me?" Chloe recalled Emily's words and her mind went blank. She blurted out straightforwardly, "Joseph says you have feelings for me, which I find hard to believe. But I just can't comprehend why you’d go to such lengths to help me in such a situation."

Caught off guard by this question, Noah froze momentarily, leaving an awkward silence in the air. Chloe tightened her grip on the bag of herbs, her disbelief evident as she gazed at Noah.

'Could it be true? Was Joseph right about Noah's feelings for me? But that doesn't make sense! We rarely see each other!'

"I actually didn't want to say this, but…" Noah appeared embarrassed as he struggled to find the right words, seemingly confirming that he did have feelings for her. However, his tone suddenly shifted.

"I have a bad habit. I enjoy the thrill of stealing," he confessed.

"My life is a meticulously crafted timetable. From what I'll eat to the path I'll take, every aspect has been planned out for the next ten years. One day, I witnessed someone slipping a loaf of bread into their pocket at a convenience store. It triggered an adrenaline rush, and I couldn't resist the temptation to imitate it. It felt like an intangible sword hanging over me, ready to strike at any moment—the thrill, the nervousness, the excitement—it stimulates every fiber of my being. I slowly found myself stealing more often and even got caught a few times, so I’ve learned to be more cautious. Now, when I decide to steal, I always retrieve the items before pretending to forget to pay, only to return later and settle the bill.

“I don't have any romantic feelings for you. I'm simply addicted to the thrill of stealing."

After his confession, Noah's face flushed with embarrassment. "I'm sorry for embarrassing you."

Chloe's mouth twitched. ‘Looks like Joseph was wrong and Em was right.’

"It's okay. You did help me, and I should thank you. Besides, who am I to judge you?" she said, even though she found his method of helping her unacceptable.