The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 3

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..."

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

don't want to be too

no trouble

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

that, Noelle's hand that was holding the spoon froze

just taking up space by being there. So, she hastily

hand away from Sandra's grasp. "It's fine.

upstairs. Just before leaving the dining room, she overheard Sandra asking cautiously, "Hendrix, is Noelle upset? I guess I shouldn't have come here and

a hint of grief and a slight choke

anymore. She didn't

room, she opened her 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

from Hendrix, and there were only

chose to ignore it. Hendrix didn't send a

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