“Running off without a word warrants some form of repercussion, doesn’t it?” he argued, his tone harsh.


    Noelle’s response was tinged with defiance.


    “I didn’t run away.


    I was just bored and went to spend time with Lucinda.


    You’ve misunderstood and punished me unjustly.


    This is wrong.


    ”


    Noelle’s words echoed a past she no longer remembered, striking a chord in Cyrus.


    He felt a familiar tightness in his throat, reminiscent of a conversation they had before her memory loss.


    With earnestness, he sought to exin his actions once more, “My actions were out of love, intended to guide you, my wayward fiancée.


    I never meant to cause you real harm.


    I just wanted you to recognize your mistake.


    ”


    However, Noelle’s response was one of frustration.


    “But you didn’t even give me a chance to exin before you acted.


    That’s really crossing the Line.


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    Her reaction to Cyrus’s exnation was notably indifferent, a clear sign of herplete disconnection from their shared past and the love that once bound them.


    This realization sank Cyrus into a deep sadness.


    Apologizing, Cyrus admitted his fears.


    “I’m sorry… I’m terrified of losing you again, of you vanishing from my life.


    It was wrong of me to let my emotions get the best of me.


    ”


    As Noelle prepared to confront him with anger, she paused, noticing the genuine sorrow in his red eyes and the depth of his frustration.


    This marked the first instance Noelle had seen Cyrus so troubled since she recovered from her mental disorder.


    Realizing her error, she gentled her voice and admitted, “You know what? It was wrong of me to sneak out tonight without giving you a heads-up, and I can see how that has worried you.


    I apologize.


    ”


    Upon hearing her contrition, Cyrus mustered a gentle smile and replied, “Noelle, dear, be mindful next time.


    Promise me you’ll never leave without a word.


    Take two guards for protection and send me a message, alright?”


    Noelle fell silent.


    Having two bodyguards shadowing her every move made her uneasy; the constant scrutiny from two pairs of eyes left her feeling thoroughly ufortable.


    However, when she noticed the disappointment in Cyrus’s eyes, she relented, saying, “Alright, I’ll shoot you a message next time I’m heading out and let you know where I’ll be.


    But as for the bodyguards… it’s a bit much, isn’t it? I don’t want to be constantly watched by two people, especially when I’m just hanging out with Lucinda Like today.


    It will make me ufortable.


    ”


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    She agreed to one condition while pushing back against the other, hoping for Cyrus to make apromise as well.


    For Cyrus, Noelle’smitment tomunication sufficed.


    He nodded.


    “Alright, I’ll go along with your n.


    ”


    With matters settled, Noelle found herself slightly unnerved under Cyrus’s gaze.


    Contemting what she hadn’t aplished that night, she ventured cautiously, “Are you nning to quiz me on my studies?”


    Observing the tension and subtle flinch in her expression, Cyrus gently inquired, “Would you like me to?”


    After a moment of hesitation, Noelle decided to be honest.


    “Today has been tough for me.


    I’ve been feeling off all day, and I can’t seem to concentrate.


    I doubt I have memorized it properly.


    If you test me, I probably won’t pass.


    ”


    Lucinda had briefed Cyrus on Noelle’s struggles, urging him to exercise patience.


    Thus, he drew Noelle closer.


    “In that case, I won’t quiz you tonight.


    Let’s consider it a day off.


    ”