The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 648

It wasn't Noelle's first time spending the night at Sienna Villa, but it was the first time she slept in Hendrix's room.

Rosie had originally wanted to sleep with her, but Noelle refused. She still didn't know how to face Rosie. She was afraid the occasional dark thoughts that surfaced in her mind might scare Rosie.

She wasn't supposed to be like this. More than anyone else in the world, she wanted Rosie to be safe and happy. So, how could she have entertained such thoughts earlier? She didn't know, nor did she have the courage to confront it. Thus, all she could do was put some distance between herself and Rosie.

Rosie was quickly taken away by the household staff, but the Christmas decoration she had made was left in the room. It was a crookedly cut Christmas tree with a star on top. It was now pasted on the floor-to-ceiling window, looking somewhat lonely at first glance.

Noelle stood there, staring blankly at it. It wasn't until Hendrix walked over and hugged her from behind that she snapped out of her daze and slowly turned her head.

Hendrix didn't say anything. He just held her quietly.

After a while, Noelle gradually relaxed. Then, she looked down at Hendrix's hands.

before was over. No one knew about it except for the

Because whenever she was

he would have the household staff watch over her. He had also

room.

that matter? Noelle no longer sought death, but neither could she find the

But the moment he opened his hand, the twisted, ugly scar was laid bare

forcing her to look up. She frowned slightly, and the moment her eyes met his, his

as if he had anticipated her resistance. With nowhere to escape, she could only let him kiss her. Yet, she kept her mouth clamped shut, refusing

kisses against her lips, he trailed downward along her neck. Noelle

her these past few days, to the point that she had almost forgotten that he had always

interests above all else, was kneeling before her

the end, her strength gave out, and she sank