The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 101 Chapter 101

When Hendrix set his fork down, Noelle followed suit..

"You can leave now," she said bluntly, not bothering to hide her irritation.

Hendrix glanced around the small apartment before asking, "Why don't you stay at Percy Gardens?" "Because it's not my place," Noelle replied curtly.

Hendrix studied her for a moment, then said, "I could sign the property over to you."

"No need. I like it here just fine."

Her answer left Hendrix momentarily speechless, though his brows furrowed in obvious displeasure.

"Is there something else you want?" Noelle pressed.

Instead of answering, Hendrix stood and said, "Get me a clean towel."

he headed toward

you doing? This is my house!" Noelle exclaimed, rushing to block

you've showered and stayed there

didn't know what

had already opened the bathroom door. His expression tightened at

even a proper shower stall. It was just a curtain separating the toilet, sink, and showerhead. This was a stark contrast to what he

to look at her and found her staring back at him with a mocking smile. Her expression only deepened the crease in

then, to her surprise, he let out a short laugh. "It's not ideal, I'll admit. But with the right company, it might not be

"What are you..."

finish, Hendrix grabbed her and

she couldn't escape. Cold water poured down on them, soaking Noelle's hair and

are you doing?"

protests, adjusting the showerhead to the side as he reached for her clothes. Flashes of the previous night's events surged back into Nodle's mind. She still remembered the look on his

she might die under him that night. Even now, her body ached faintly from the ordeal. So, as Hendrix's hands moved toward her again, she instinctively recoiled, her voice trembling. "Stop it,

cut off by loud banging

hapter 101