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?"

She simply stared

moment of silence, Hendrix grabbed her chin and pressed his

Noelle didn't struggle.

with it, placing her hands on his shoulder

caught the mocking look in Noelle's eyes questioning him,

course, Hendrix knew that. But what

couldn't think of

if

tightly it seemed they were one, he still felt an overwhelming emptiness. It was as if something had bitten into his heart, tearing away a

pain through him. So, he kept kissing her and taking from her, desperately trying to use this futile act to fill the

that," Hendrix said in a hoarse voice, the sound

head and sank her teeth into his shoulder. She bit down hard, breaking the skin,

pain seemed to give Hendrix's inner torment-a place to escape. So, he didn't push her away, and he didn't even let out

if Hendrix was worried Noelle hadn't bitten hard enough-he even tilted his shoulder closer

quickly

suddenly found the whole thing utterly meaningless. So, without hesitation, she raised her hand, intending to slap him