The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 80 Chapter 80

In the quiet, empty room, the sound of Noelle's stomach growling was impossibly loud.

Even Hendrix froze in place.

For the first time, Noelle caught a flicker of something unexpected in his gaze-surprise. Her jaw clenched tightly, and she turned her face away, refusing to look at hi

Hendrix didn't continue walking. Instead, he released her and stood up.

"What do you want to eat?" he asked.

Noelle didn't answer him.

Hendrix waited for a while, then shrugged and left the room

Noelle stayed motionless on the bed. It wasn't until his footsteps faded away that she reached up and covered her eyes with her hand. She wasn't sure how much time passed, but Hendrix eventually returned.

"Come and eat," he said.

dizziness behind her eyes was growing unbearable, and her empty stomach churned uncomfortably.

back a spread of

chosen-similar to what they had eaten at Nivis Villa before. But what

made with dark

into fists at her sides,

met her stare with calm indifference. He sat across from her, leaving the seat with the cake untouched- as though it had been reserved just for

to train a pet. He made it seem so natural-offering a treat after

cake. Instead, he

could feel Hendrix's gaze drifting to the cake a few times, but he ultimately didn't

at best. After forcing herself to eat less than half a plate, she

"Wait," Hendrix said abruptly.

to look at

gaze lingering on her for a moment. Whatever he intended to say,

earlier, and she

approached outside the door, she shut her yes and

her act looked convincing, but in the darkness, she could feel Hendrix's

as he lay

action made her