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."

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

"So, when will you-"

mind," Hendrix cut her

when she heard him say that, she even felt

After a moment, she asked through gritted teeth, "What do

thought about 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-"

made everything clear." Hendrix let out

you want?" Noelle asked in a tight

you outside of the

I need to take care of

But of course, if you don't want to, that's fine. After all, the kid doesn't share my last

a match from

to hang up, but Noelle

the call hadn't ended told Noelle he

eyes and took a deep breath before asking, "Where do