No longer a pushover (Noelle and Cedric) novel Chapter 32

Chapter 32 

It took a moment for Noelle to retort, “Fine. I’ll blame myself! Happy?” She blamed herself for being blind and not seeing through this so–called “family bond” sooner! 

She stormed back into the classroom, leaving Frank standing outside helplessly. He genuinely wanted to mend their relationship, but Noelle seemed determined to keep him at arm’s length. He wondered about how he could make her understand that he was only strict with her because she was his biological sister. 

Xenia wasn’t related to them by blood, so he had no expectations for her. He really wasn’t being biased! 

Xenia approached him cautiously. “I’m sorry, Frank. Maybe I should just move out. That way, Noelle will stop being angry with all of you.” 

She continued, “I’d hate to be the reason your relationship is souring.” 

Frank forced a smile. “Don’t be silly. This has nothing to do with you, so you don’t need to move out. After all, you’re my sister and always will be.” 

Xenia broke out into a tearful grin. “Pinky promise?” 

Frank was pleased with her attitude. He wished Noelle were as understanding. “Just focus on your studies. Don’t ask your classmates to do your homework anymore,” he said warmly. 

Xenia’s smile faltered. “I know I was wrong.” 

“Correcting your mistakes is what matters.” 

Frank compared Xenia’s honest attitude and could not help wishing that Noelle could do the 

same. 

Back in the classroom, Noelle noticed the empty seat where Gwen used to sit but felt no sympathy. 

A few days later, the school issued a notice regarding the cheating incident. Gwen had received an official warning and demerits, while Xenia was reprimanded in front of the entire class. 

Then, Lionel held up the latest test results and announced, “The exam scores are out now. I want to praise Noelle for showing remarkable improvement. She came in tenth place this time. She’s the perfect example of how powerful a final push can be, and all of you should learn 

from her.”