The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 293 Chapter 293

Hendrix grew exasperated. When he heard the sound of the door lock turning, he lifted his head and barked, "Get lost!"

The single, decisive shout silenced everything outside instantly. Even the woman in his arms went completely still.

Noelle seemed to realize that her resistance was futile. The hands she had been pressing against his chest slowly dropped away, and even the tears in her eyes vanished in that moment.

She slowly sank back and tilted her head upward. Then, she simply stared at the glaring incandescent light with eyes filled with emptiness.

Hendrix stared at her for a while before suddenly laughing. Are you really that upset? Or do you feel wronged? Does it really hurt you so much to leave him?"

He was smiling, even forcing a mocking tone into his words, but his hands were trembling uncontrollably.

It was a pain that started deep in his chest, spreading through his bloodstream until it reached his fingertips.

answer him, but her expression

couldn't help but laugh again. "Al, so it seems that's the case. How about this? I'll

slowly turned to look

as though she had found a lifeline, made Hendrix press his tongue against

out and show him the documents from earlier. If he insists on

do you think, Noelle? Do you dare to take that gamble

Noelle stayed silent..

chuckled. "What's the matter? Are you afraid? Weren't you just talking about how wonderful he is? Or do you think

he could finish,

Hendrix's expression slowly faded.

looked at him. "I'll take the

you'll have to stay by my side willingly. Can you

closed her eyes.

Even now, his hand continued to tremble. But it wasn't from sadness-it was from real, physical pain. The earlier collision had left the back of his hand bright red and throbbing. But he acted as if he didn't feel

the moment the call connected, is voice calm