The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 305 Chapter 305

"Yes," Noelle replied without hesitation.

"But even if you don't trust me, it doesn't change anything. After all, you'll never get the evidence you're looking

for."

"True." Noelle nodded. "But at the very least, I can make your life a lot less comfortable."

With that, she placed the used napkin on the table, then picked up the glass of water in front of her and without a second thought, splashed it right in Hendrix's face.

Water dripped down from his hair, trailing off the tips of his strands and clinging to his lashes like tiny droplets.

Hendrix remained motionless, sitting there under the light, his face looking almost pale.

Noelle didn't spare him a single glance. She turned on her heels and started walking away, but Hendrix quickly grabbed her hand. In one swift motion, he pulled her back and forced her onto his lap, holding her firmly in place.

"Is that it?" Hendrix smiled and looked at her. "This is your idea of making me uncomfortable? Isn't that a bit childish?"

simply stared back at

her chin and pressed his lips to

Noelle didn't struggle.

it, placing her hands on his shoulder for

moment, Hendrix caught the mocking look in Noelle's eyes questioning him, "Isn't your

But what else could he

think

as if

if something had bitten into his heart, tearing away a piece of flesh, and no matter what he did, he could never fill the void it left

every slight movement sent waves of excruciating pain through him. So, he kept kissing her and taking from her, desperately trying to use

at me like that," Hendrix said in a hoarse

next moment, Noelle slowly lowered her head and sank her teeth into his shoulder. She bit

torment-a place to escape. So, he didn't push her away,

fact, it was almost as if Hendrix was worried Noelle hadn't bitten hard enough-he even tilted his shoulder closer to

quickly

she glanced at his face, completely devoid of pain, she suddenly found the whole thing utterly meaningless. So, without hesitation, she raised her hand, intending to slap him across the face. At