Chapter 3 At 7:00 pm, Hendrix returned to the villa right on time. Sandra happened to be in the living room when he returned.

The moment she saw him, she walked over excitedly to greet him. "You're back, Hendrix!"

Hendrix gave her a slight smile as he looked up at her.

Noelle pursed her lips and stepped forward to take his coat. She said to him, "Dinner is ready."

...

"I'm sorry, Hendrix. Am I encroaching on you and Noelle by staying here?" Sandra asked quietly at the

dinner table. She snuck a glance at Noelle before continuing, "I told Mom I could stay home on my own, but she insists that she doesn't feel at ease if I'm alone at home..."

you like. If you need anything, just ask," Hendrix

to be

no trouble at

you're staying here," Mabel chimed in as she served the dishes.

that was holding the spoon froze

she was just taking up space by being there. So, she hastily finished the food on her plate and stood

Noelle replied, pulling her hand away from Sandra's grasp. "It's fine. Enjoy

Sandra asking cautiously,

hint of grief and a slight choke in Sandra's

She didn't care how Hendrix responded

she opened her computer again. But even after she opened her work file, she couldn't seem to start

was from Hendrix, and there were only two

to ignore it. Hendrix didn't send a

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255