The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 433 Chapter 433

The peaceful moment was shattered when Hendrix's phone rang.

He frowned, having no intention to answer. But then, he remembered the important work dinner he had tonight.

After taking a deep breath, he straightened up and answered the call.

The person on the other end said something that made his frown deepen.

Finally, he replied softly, "Alright. I understand."

With that, he hung up. Then, he turned to Noelle. "I've got to go."

"Okay." Noelle nodded calmly, as if the tender moment between them just moments ago had never happened.

But Hendrix didn't plan to let her off so easily. He wrapped an arm around her waist and kissed her. This kiss was different from his usual ones. It was gentle, warm, and lingering-Noelle couldn't help but feel her body relax into the kiss.

instinctively shoot up and clutch his collar tightly. Only when she was breathless, her cheeks

gently brushed his other

"Alright. I'm going now."

he spoke, he glanced down

Noelle realized she was still gripping his collar. The tips of her ears turned red, and she quickly

hair. "Don't wait up for me tonight. Get

replied, but

didn't mind. He hugged her once more before putting on

usually bothered by the cold, but now, he couldn't help but shiver once he stepped

instinctively turned toward the building behind him-the light in Noelle's

car ready, the

window as if waiting for something-or

Levi called him curiously, Hendrix

saw the curtains shift, and immediately after, Noelle

like that, they locked eyes with

smile immediately appeared