The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 552

Noelle had no intention of explaining anything to Hendrix. She simply handed him the medicine and water. "Take it."

Her expression was grim, her tone stiff and cold.

Hendrix stared at her for a moment, then took the pill and water obediently.

Noelle had poured the water without much thought, and just by touching the glass, she could tell it was somewhat cold.

Hendrix obviously felt it, too, but he didn't say a word. He simply took the cup and swallowed the fever medicine.

"Lie down and sleep," Noelle ordered.

But Hendrix kept his eyes on her. "Are you going to leave?"

Noelle wasn't sure if he was fully conscious or still delirious. But when she heard his question, she laughed out of frustration.

"Your buddy, Erwin, has locked the door and taken away my phone. So, how am I supposed to leave? Jump off the balcony?"

words came out

there, his brows furrowed as if he were struggling to process what she was saying. Finally, he

answer, he nodded and

worked quickly. Within two hours, his temperature had dropped. But Noelle felt no

still at the water park. Noelle was sure they'd be worried if

Erwin's elaborate scheme wasn't just about making her take care of Hendrix. With her out of

eyes, Dylan wasn't even worth the effort of manipulation. All Erwin needed to do was answer Dylan's call when he tried to reach

Noelle? Sorry. She's unavailable

was tense. "Where

his tongue impatiently. "Relax. She's perfectly safe. She's with

Dylan fell silent.

about him, so she went to personally take care of him. As for you, just take care of the

Once Hendrix is better, Noelle

he

expected, Dylan didn't call

this will make them