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.

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

Hendrix gently brushed his other

"Alright. I'm going now."

he spoke, he glanced down at

was still gripping his collar.

hair.

Noelle replied, but her

more before putting on

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

he found himself desperately longing for the warmth inside the room. He instinctively turned toward the building behind him-the light in Noelle's room

had the car ready, the door

stood still, staring at a particular window as if waiting for something-or

Levi called him

the curtains shift, and immediately after, Noelle appeared at the

just like that, they locked eyes

immediately appeared on Hendrix's