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.

no intention of entertaining him. However, she hadn't eaten in nearly an entire day. The dizziness behind her eyes was growing unbearable, and her empty stomach churned uncomfortably. Eventually, she gave in to her

had brought back a spread of

Villa before. But what caught Noelle's eye wasn't the food

dark chocolate and

into fists at her sides,

leaving the

He made it seem so natural-offering a treat

Instead, he picked up her cutlery and ate

to the cake a few

appetite was faint at best. After forcing herself to eat less than

"Wait," Hendrix said abruptly.

turned to look at

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

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

the door, she shut her

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

the mattress dipped as he

action made her whole