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?"

came out in a

brows furrowed as if he were struggling to process what she was saying. Finally, he seemed to reach a conclusion-she wasn't

he nodded and lay back down, falling

medicine worked quickly. Within two hours, his temperature

Dylan and Rosie were still at the water park. Noelle was sure they'd be worried if they couldn't find

making her take care of Hendrix. With her out of the way, what would Erwin say to Dylan if he found

wasn't even worth the effort of manipulation. All Erwin needed to do

for Noelle? Sorry. She's unavailable

Dylan's voice was tense. "Where is

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

Dylan fell silent.

about him, so she went to personally take care of him.

better, Noelle

that, he hung

expected, Dylan didn't

think this will make them get back