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Noelle rested on Hendrix's back, but as soon as the elevator doors closed, she said, "Put me down." Her tone was composed, completely devoid of the playful cryness she'd shown earlier when complaining about her foot.

Hendrix had already figured out she was faking it. Still, he adn't called her out on it. Instead, he had gone along with her act, playing his part in the script she had set up.

Even though Noelle had asked him to put her down, Hendrix showed no intention of letting go.

After waiting for a moment, Noelle repeated impatiently, "Hendrix, put me down!"

"Didn't you say your foot hurt?" Hendrix countered casually. "We're almost there."

"You saw it earlier, didn't you?" Noelle wasn't about to let him feign ignorance, "Sandra was hiding in the parking lot."

"Yeah, I saw her."

"That's why I suddenly asked you to carry me."

"Yeah, I know."

no sign of letting her down. She

it. But I don't mind," replied Hendrix

though Noelle had suspected he might have figured it out, his candid acknowledgment

Hendrix carried her out. Once inside the apartment, he immediately crouched down and helped her remove her

flashed vividly in Noelle's mind, and she instinctively tried to pull her foot back. But Hendrix's grip tightened, holding her firmly

said

help you apply some

can do

the first aid kit.

scabbed over, the cotton swab's touch still brought a faint sting, mingled

her, cradling her foot with one hand and holding the cotton

reverent.

for a moment before asking, "Were you aware of Sandra and Javier's relationship?" Hendrix's hand paused slightly, evidently not expecting

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tone made

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