The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 268 Chapter 268

Just as Oliver had implied, the "review" Javier mentioned turned out to be nothing more than a formality. In less than five business days, the funds Noelle had requested were approved without issue.

However, securing the funds was only the first step. To ensure everything proceeded smoothly, Noelle made a point of visiting the construction site for an inspection today.

By now, Vinton City had officially entered summer. Noelle ore a hard hat during her site visit, and as it was a formal inspection, carrying a sun umbrella was out of the question. By the end of the day, her arms and the back of her neck were noticeably red from the sun.

On her way home, she stopped to buy some ointment. Just as she was about to apply it after getting home, Hendrix walked in.

Hendrix had been out for a dinner engagement tonight, but it was clear he had slipped away early. In his hand, he carried the takeout he brought back for Noelle, with the most eye-catching item being a small cake nestled beside the food.

Noelle paused mid-motion at the sight of him. Hendrix's gaze quickly landed on her arm.

"What happened?" he asked.

"Nothing. It's just a sunburn," Noelle replied casually.

the ointment, she handed

but as he looked at the state of her sunburn, his frown deepened. "Shouldn't you

the pharmacist, and they said applying this would be

impatient, she reached out to take the ointment

immediately felt much better as the soothing effect of the medicine took hold. In the next moment, Hendrix unexpectedly

her ear, causing Noelle to tremble slightly. A layer of goosebumps rose on her arms as an involuntary reaction. Instinctively, she tried to pull away, but Hendrix quickly pressed

Noelle asked, her voice unconsciously tinged with a husky, alluring softness that even she hadn't

thoughts might have crossed his mind were quickly suppressed

and suggest she eat when Noelle suddenly

movements stirred

While she kept kissing him, she began working on his clothes

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