The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 494 Hendrix's compatibility test came back quickly-it was a match.

However, Noelle didn't feel the slightest bit relieved when she saw the result, as the conversation with Hendrix the day before hadn't gone smoothly.

Hendrix had left, clearly still angry, and the medical team was obviously closer to him. So, he must have already received the results by now, yet he hadn't contacted her.

Clutching her phone, Noelle hesitated for a while before finally deciding to call him.

The phone rang for a long time.

The seconds stretched out, and she was even beginning to think he might not answer when finally, his voice came through, "Hello?"

For some reason, his voice which she had once been so familiar with-now sent a shiver through her body. Her grip on the phone tightened involuntarily.

Her lips twitched for a second before she finally uttered, "It's me."

"I know."

was calm, but Noelle still felt her heart tighten for a moment. She pressed her lips together, then said, "The results are

"So, when will you-"

I've changed my mind,"

speaking, Noelle had expected this. In fact, when she heard him

her heart still clenched painfully. After a moment, she asked through

it. Since you see me as such a despicable person, wouldn't it be a disservice to your opinion of me if I just went ahead with the surgery without a

"Hendrix, I-"

everything clear." Hendrix let out a cold laugh. "And

you want?" Noelle asked in a tight

you outside

I need to take care

that. But of course, if you don't want to, that's fine. After all, the kid doesn't share my last name, and she's never called me 'Daddy.' I've already

can just wait for a

was about to hang up, but

fact the call hadn't ended told Noelle he was

a deep breath before asking, "Where do you want