The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 296 Chapter 296

Noelle had never imagined that returning to Nivis Villa would look like this. Or perhaps it would be more accurate to say, on the day she left; she hadn't thought she would ever come back at all.

It seemed Hendrix had dismissed all the maids, as the villa was completely dark when they entered. Hendrix led Noelle directly upstairs to the master bedroom. The furnishings inside seemed to have changed, but before Noelle could take in what was different, Hendrix had already pushed her onto the bed.

He hadn't spoken a single word the entire way, though his face remained clouded with anger. Now, his actions were devoid of any gentleness. But Noelle had expected this, so she wasn't surprised in the slightest.

She didn't resist either and simply lay there expressionlessly.

Her unresponsive demeanor must have provoked Hendrix's dissatisfaction, because the next instant, he lowered his head and sank his teeth into her neck.

He bit hard so hard that Noelle could feel his teeth breaking her skin, followed by the warm trickle of blood seeping out.

A hiss of pain escaped her lips, and she instinctively raised her hand and slapped him across the face.

frustration that had built up over the past

cheek. Even Noelle couldn't help but feel she might have gone too far. After all, he had to go to

pleased.

guard. Then, without hesitation, she

indifferent to her words His actions toward her grew noticeably

this unexpected tenderness that

She tried cursing, but the words came out drenched in unintended

only did Hendrix notice, but Noelle did, too. So, she clamped her mouth shut and bit down hard on her lip. But her body betrayed her faster

moment, Noelle

directed at the man beside her. Yet, when Hendrix lifted his head,

tissue from nearby, and casually wiped his fingers

he would continue. After all, the heat radiating from him

her up, he placed her back on the bed. Then, without a word, he turned and walked