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.

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

his other thumb

"Alright. I'm going now."

glanced

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

out to ruffle her hair. "Don't wait up for me tonight. Get

know," Noelle replied, but

more before putting on his coat and

indoors. Hendrix wasn't usually bothered by the cold, but

the room. He instinctively turned toward the building behind him-the light in Noelle's room was still

the car ready,

stood still, staring at a particular window as

him curiously, Hendrix didn't

shift, and immediately after, Noelle

that, they

immediately appeared on Hendrix's