The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 382 Chapter 382

Chapter 382

Noelle's grip was light, but when she tugged at Hendrix, he immediately stopped in his tracks. Hendrix turned to look at her. "Yes?"

"Are you heading out?" Noelle asked.

"Yeah, to the construction site. It's not a good place for you right now. Just stay here and rest." "But I'm bored. I want to watch a movie," she said. "Find me a tablet or a laptop to use."

Hendrix didn't respond right away. Instead, he stood there staring at Noelle, his sharp gaze like a blade poised to pierce right through her.

Time stretched on. Just as Noelle started to feel suffocated under his scrutiny, he finally let out a quiet chuckle and replied, "Alright. I'll get you a tablet."

He left the room and returned shortly after, handing her a tablet.

Noelle recognized it instantly. It was the one he used all the time.

"You can watch anything on here," Hendrix said while passing it to her. "The passcode is still your

birthday. But don't stare at the screen too long. Call me if you need anything."

"Okay," Noelle responded without hesitation.

her one last time before turning

When he noticed that Hendrix hadn't taken his tablet with him, he asked, "Mr.

to Noelle. Find a new one later and transfer

eyes widened. "But... that tablet has a lot of important

Hendrix

Just before the doors closed, Hendrix glanced

but its shine remained as striking as ever. Yet to Hendrix, it felt

act. Even though she seemed composed, Hendrix understood she was simply

truly accepted him or the child she

a prelude to retaliation? Was getting her

aware, he hadn't

the cup she was offering was poisoned. And

surveillance set up in the room, but she knew him well enough to understand that if he was handing over his

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she didn't act recklessly. Instead,

quickly. Hendrix

watching. She simply turned off the

was ob and Noelle could still catch

reminded her of