The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

My Nephew Leonard 438 Chapter 438

"It's nothing. If you're busy, then just forget about it," Noelle said.

With that, she turned to leave.

But Hendrix quickly grabbed her hand, a smile tugging at his lips. "At least tell me what's happening that day so I can make arrangements."

"It's nothing important. If you don't have time, it's fine." Noelle's voice grew noticeably colder.

But as she turned away, Hendrix reached out from behind and wrapped his arms around her.

"I thought you'd forgotten," he said with a chuckle. "Don't worry. Even if you don't remember, I do. So, what birthday gift did you get me this time?"

"Didn't you say you'd be busy? How are we supposed to celebrate your birthday, then?" Noelle shot back expressionlessly.

Hendrix's smile deepened. He gently pinched her cheek. "I was just teasing you. I've actually been working nonstop lately just to free up that day. How about we go to the beach?"

"The beach? In this weather?" Noelle frowned.

"Then, how about a hot spring? I'll have someone book a hotel."

respond, seemingly

do you want to do?" Hendrix asked

she

answer, his phone rang.

his attention

but as she turned her head, she

she had been there to witness Hendrix receiving a call from Olivia. Back

back down the words she was just

other end of the call

"Okay. I got it."

uttering these words, Hendrix hung up. Then, he turned back to Noelle, his expression shifting

softened the moment he looked at her. He was even smiling at her with

were we? What did you say you wanted to

that

tired, so I'm going

had wanted to stop her, but Noelle walked away before he could

sent over a

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