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..."

Stay as long as you like. If you need anything, just ask," Hendrix

I don't want to be too

trouble

Sandra, it's better that you're staying here," Mabel chimed in as she served the dishes. "It's been a long time since this house has felt so

hearing that, Noelle's hand that was

to like her. It wasn't just Mabel-Noelle had never heard Hendrix speak so much before. Noelle knew she was just taking up space by being there. So, she hastily finished the food on her plate and stood up. "I'm done eating. So, I'll head upstairs first. You all take your time and enjoy your food." "Are you sure you've had enough, Noelle? You ate so little. Shall I accompany

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

dining room, she overheard Sandra asking cautiously, "Hendrix, is Noelle upset? I guess

and a slight

She didn't care how Hendrix responded to Sandra,

computer again. But even after she opened her work file, she couldn't seem to start on it. She didn't know how much time had passed before a message popped

Hendrix, and there were only two words: "Come

message but chose to ignore it. Hendrix

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