The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 641

However, Hendrix didn't seem particularly moved. He just sat there, watching her. His gaze was so intense that Noelle almost wondered if he had seen through her.

But the next moment, he simply said, "Alright. I'll go get them for you. When do you need them?"

"The sooner, the better. You're free these two days anyway, aren't you?"

Hendrix didn't respond.

"Will you go this afternoon?" Noelle pressed.

Hendrix suddenly smiled. Then, he reached out and took her hand. His grip was unexpectedly forceful, to the point where Noelle's bones began to ache.

She couldn't help but frown. "You're hurting me."

"Sorry about that," Hendrix finally said, but he sounded absentminded and didn't seem apologetic at all.

Noelle wanted to say more, but he continued, "I'll have someone book the ticket then. It shouldn't take long-I'll be back by tonight."

Noelle paused, then nodded.

"Is there anything else you need besides the laptop and sketches?" Hendrix asked.

"No, that's all."

you when I'm

last question caught Noelle

nodded. "Of

It's settled, then. I'll have

call. Since it was a same-day trip, he didn't need to pack a

overnight instead of

simply

knew her well enough that any

immediately exposed. Just a

Noelle

her.

didn't.

QUMS

the household staff to see

he changed his mind. "Just go to

said

a moment, then suddenly pulled her close and

waiting nearby. Noelle wasn't comfortable with public displays of affection, so she instinctively pressed her hands against his chest. But in the end, she didn't push him

kiss. At the end, he even

but Noelle could still taste

Hendrix let

going now," he