Laurence was Noelle’s whole world now.

If she were to leave his side, it would be more painful than death itself.

Lilian laughed. “Jane, you’re too soft-hearted. Why’d you tell Noelle so soon?”

Noelle said, “Master, you almost scared me to death.”

“You wouldn’t flinch even if a mountain fell on you, but the moment you heard you might be transferred away from Laurence, your face went pale. Is Laurence the only thing you care about?”

Lilian gave her apprentice a look.

Laurence chimed in. “Of