Chapter 167 Chapter 167

It felt as though their souls had merged into one.

The neighbor had already moved out, but Noelle still didn't dare to make too loud of a sound. When pushed to the edge, she could only bite down on Hendrix's neck.

Hendrix didn't flinch at the pain. Instead, he gently held her chin after she was done biting him and kissed her lips.

The room remained shrouded in darkness. They could hear the distant bursts of fireworks coming from outside, and mixed in with the sound was the ringing of a phone.

Noelle heard it, too, and immediately tried to push him away. But Hendrix didn't stop, nor did he seem inclined to answer the phone, either.

The person on the other end of the line was persistent, and unable to take it any longer, Noelle called out to Hendrix several times. It was only then that Hendrix finally answered the phone in annoyance. "Hello?" His voice was raspy and tinged with obvious impatience.

The person on the other end must have said something, because Hendrix's expression changed immediately.

then? What's the situation now?" he asked. After a brief moment,

quickly hung up the phone and turned

asked Noelle

at home. I need to go

is it

won't know the details until I get there. Or you could come

without hesitation, prompting

back first. I might not be back for a while, so make sure you lock

"Okay."

"Bye, then."

his way to the door while Noelle stayed rooted in place. As he took a few steps forward, he

hands when their eyes met. Hendrix smiled at her once more before closing the door behind him. With a soft

had suddenly become so much emptier. It was strange-only a short time

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