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.

day. The dizziness behind her eyes was growing unbearable, and her empty stomach churned uncomfortably. Eventually, she gave

had brought back

before. But what caught Noelle's eye wasn't the food itself. It was the

cake made with dark

fists at her sides, her gaze

her, leaving the seat with the cake untouched- as though

knew how to train a pet. He made it seem so natural-offering a treat after giving out a

but she didn't touch the cake. Instead, he picked up her cutlery and ate

to the cake a few times, but he ultimately didn't say

Noelle's appetite was faint at best. After forcing herself

"Wait," Hendrix said abruptly.

to look

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

didn't press him. Without another word, she got up and returned to the bedroom. She had slept enough earlier, and she didn't plan on

approached outside the door, she shut

convincing, but in the darkness, she could feel Hendrix's gaze lingering on her for

mattress dipped as he lay down beside

her