The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 153 Chapter 153

Even until now, Hendrix hadn't admitted to liking her-not even once. But then again, even if he did, Noelle wasn't sure she'd believe him, and that made her desire an answer even more.

Hendrix glanced at her briefly before asking, "What do you think?"

Noelle pressed her lips together. "If you don't want to say forget it." She tried to pull her hand away again, prompting Hendrix to tighten his grip even more.

"It seems your temper has grown sharper these days," he said with a soft chuckle.

"My temper has always been like this, Mr. Freeman," Noelle retorted with a thin, sarcastic smile. "But of course, it's nothing compared to Sandra's and Ms. Wright's delicate charms."

Her words caused Hendrix to pause for a moment. Then, he unexpectedly laughed. Without warning, he turned the steering wheel sharply and pulled the car over to the side of the road.

Before Noelle could process what was happening, Hendrix Jeaned over her. "Mr. Freeman'? Sounds like a certain Ms. Swanson is still jealous."

"I'm not!" Noelle shot back without missing a beat.

read the news articles I sent you?" Hendrix gently lifted her chin

I have no relationship with Yvonne anymore. As for Sandra, there was never anything between us from the

clenched her jaw. "But you

by her remark. Then, he slowly

implication in his words and immediately pressed further, "What does 'after this'

cheek with one hand. "Noelle, I won't waste my time playing these games with you anymore. I'm telling you now that if I can only choose one person to stay by my side, I want that person to

months ago, Noelle could never have imagined hearing such a declaration from him. After

cheek was overwhelming, as if to remind her

you going to

question snapped Noelle out

"That's it?

Hendrix's. "Well, what else do you want me to

gether?"

a small, almost amused