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.

and clutch his collar tightly. Only when she was breathless,

still cradling her face, Hendrix gently brushed his other thumb over her

"Alright. I'm going now."

he glanced down at

was still gripping his collar. The tips of her ears turned

He reached out to ruffle her hair. "Don't

know," Noelle replied, but

mind. He hugged her once more before putting on

was much colder than indoors. Hendrix wasn't usually bothered by the cold, but now, he couldn't help but shiver

instinctively turned toward the

ready,

particular window as

him curiously,

curtains shift, and immediately after, Noelle appeared at the

like that, they locked eyes

appeared on