The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 269 Chapter 269

Hendrix was mindful of Noelle's sunburned skin, and with the moment's tension easing slightly, he was about to let her go when Noelle suddenly grabbed his arm.

"Hendrix," she whispered softly into his ear.

The blunt and passionate words made Hendrix stiffen, his eyes snapping to hers with an almost visceral reaction.

Noelle smiled at him. Between her fingers was the tie she had just removed from his neck, the silky fabric sliding smoothly through her fingertips. Leaning in again, she gently licked his lips.

The last shred of rationality in Hendrix's mind snapped in an instant. Without hesitation, he grabbed the back of Noelle's head and kissed her fiercely.

that moment, they clung to each other desperately, as if they were two people struggling to breathe, finding solace only in each other. Their embrace was intense, as though they had finally found the one they couldn't live without and were terrified of losing them again.

They held on tightly to each other, unwilling to be the first to let go.

and forehead were damp

I carry you to the bathroom to wash up?" Hendrix's voice, softened by satisfaction, was especially

gave a small hum of acknowledgment, her way

right away. Instead, he raised an eyebrow and looked

Noelle found it odd.

call me something first?"

word. Outwardly, he always presented a calm and composed demeanor, but once his clothes were all stripped off, he

Hendrix's back straighten immediately, and

lifted Noelle off the bed. After helping

earlier had completely cooled by now. Hendrix placed the containers in the microwave, reheating them

had cake in a long time, and now,

food over and took the cake from

first."

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