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."

she could react, he

house!" Noelle

mine, and you've showered and stayed there before,"

what else

Hendrix had already opened the bathroom door. His

wasn't a bathtub, but there wasn't even a proper shower stall. It was just a curtain separating the toilet, sink, and showerhead. This was a stark contrast to what he was used to. "Mr. Freeman, someone like you doesn't belong here," Noelle said, her tone

back at him with a mocking smile. Her

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..."

Hendrix grabbed her and pulled

shower so she couldn't escape. Cold water poured down

are you doing?"

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 face. It was emotionless and devoid of any warmth. He was like a machine

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

cut off by loud banging on the wall

hapter 101