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.

at her one last time before turning and walking

outside. When he noticed that Hendrix hadn't taken his tablet with him, he asked, "Mr. Freeman, don't you need

gave it to Noelle. Find a new one later and transfer the data

widened. "But... that tablet has a

Hendrix

the doors closed, Hendrix glanced once more at

band was still on his finger. Time had passed, but its shine remained as striking as ever. Yet to Hendrix, it felt

was putting on an act. Even though she

him or the

patience... Was it a prelude to retaliation? Was getting her hands on his tablet just the

though Hendrix was aware, he hadn't refused

she was offering was poisoned. And yet, he drank from it anyway.

wasn't sure if Hendrix had surveillance set up in the room, but she knew him well enough to understand that if he was handing over his tablet

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she didn't act recklessly. Instead, she opened the

passed quickly.

watching. She simply turned off

the room had been set up for convenience, it was ob and Noelle could still catch the fresh, sun- dried scent

smell reminded her