The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 25 Chapter

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While Noelle was trying to free herself from Hendrix's grip, he raised his other arm and wound it around her

waist.

Then, he tightened his hold, making Noelle stumble a few steps into his embrace. From the outside, it looked as if Noelle had thrown herself at him.

Noelle's expression darkened further.

Just then, Hendrix reached out and swiped lightly at her lips with a finger.

Noelle had just had cake, but she wouldn't have left anything on her lips. However, Hendrix's actions made her feel awkward.

Her frown deepened. Just as she was about to demand that Hendrix let her go, he spoke first, saying, "Was the cake good?"

The abrupt question took her aback. Then, just as abruptly, Hendrix leaned down and kissed her.

as overbearing and domineering as the man himself. The taste of cake seemed to permeate between their lips and

the taste. His kiss

that bruises were already forming on

against his chest, trying to push him away,

Hendrix was deeply and desperately in love with Noelle from the kiss, but Noelle knew better. Hendrix was just feeling upset and

just like that. He was the only one allowed to dump her. No one

how they'd fought the last time they'd

she gave up. She lowered her arms and just

him.

Hendrix bit down

from the wound. Noelle couldn't help her grunt of pain. It

one hand,

he bit her. She could feel the blood

She frowned.

was as haughty and as disdainful as ever. "This is your last warning. Stay away

Noelle did not answer.