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.

domineering as the man himself. The taste of cake seemed to

Hendrix did not seem to like the taste. His kiss became even more aggressive

was sure that bruises were already forming

her palms against his chest, trying to

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

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

still remember how they'd fought

struggling was getting her nowhere, she gave

him.

bit down hard on her

wound. Noelle couldn't help her grunt

mouth with one hand, Noelle stepped

when he bit her. She

She frowned.

as she was about to tell him off, Hendrix grabbed her chin. His expression was as haughty and as disdainful as ever.

Noelle did not answer.