The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 549

Dylan thought that as long as Noelle was by his side, that was enough. So, he quickly smiled and said, "It's okay. Honestly, just being with you two makes me happy. Really."

Noelle raised an eyebrow but didn't respond.

"You don't have to force yourself," Dylan added. "We can take things slowly. It's fine to just get along like friends."

Noelle met his gaze for a moment before finally nodding.

Dylan couldn't help but reach out and gently stroked her hair. "I'll head back to my room now."

"Okay. Get some rest," Noelle said with a smile before closing the door.

Dylan walked a few steps down the hallway but suddenly felt something was off. He paused, then slowly turned around.

At the other end of the hallway, another door was open. A man stood there, watching him expressionlessly. A cigarette dangled from his fingers, and it was unclear how long he had been standing there.

Dylan raised an eyebrow in surprise but still offered the man a polite smile. Then, he opened the door to his room next to Noelle's and stepped inside.

came from behind. "But I didn't bring mine anyway. Otherwise, I

him but said nothing, continuing

no good," Erwin added, adding fuel to fire. "He's spineless, and

He suddenly paused.

wasn't until Hendrix turned to look at him that he continued with a bright smile, "But

Hendrix's expression vanished completely.

him, as if he was delighted

girlfriend's waiting for me, so I'll head

turned to leave. But as he eached the

didn't lose

lost to Noelle."

. I

voice was soft, almost as if he were talking to himself rather than responding to

back, ready to say more, but Hendrix shut the door in

next day, Dylan took Rosie

end, Dylan bought her a swim ring, let her lie on top of it, and gently pushed her around