The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 100 Chapter 100

Hendrix glanced at the screen of her phone before asking, "Where were you?" Noelle pressed her lips together. "Who gave you the right to change my lock?" "Answer my question!" Hendrix demanded with a stormy expression.

Noelle had every intention of arguing with him, but after locking, eyes with him for a few tense moments, she finally relented. "The hospital."

Hendrix's expression shifted slightly as his eyes swept over her.

Noelle didn't notice his gaze. She continued, "They told me this afternoon that my mom woke up, but by the time

1 got there, she'd fallen asleep again. I stayed, hoping she might wake up again."

Her voice was soft, laced with quiet sadness.

The icy edge in Hendrix's face melted slightly, but his frown returned just as quickly. "Then, why didn't you answer your phone?"

I didn't see it," Noelle replied, her tone flat. "Can I go inside

aside without a word,

her bag near the door. Then, she turned to face him. "So, why are

didn't have

by himself, nor did he feel like going back to Nivis Villa. After driving aimlessly for a while,

hungry," he

"What?"

to eat," Hendrix said as he pulled out a chair and sat down at the small dining

the table was small. Hendrix's long legs looked

if he felt any discomfort, he didn't show it. When Noelle didn't move, he lifted his

send him back to Nivis Villa. There were plenty of staff there to cater to his every whim. But she was too exhausted

"What do you want? I'll

that take? I'm hungry now," Hendrix said

finally gave up and headed to the kitchen. Her kitchen was just as small as the rest of her apartment. The counter could only accommodate one person, and the fridge was crammed into a corner by