The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 673

Hendrix's smile slowly faded. Then, he got out of bed and poured himself a glass of water.

Noelle assumed it was for himself. But when he turned around, he held the glass out to her instead. "I was joking. Not funny, huh?"

She still didn't say anything, but she took the glass from him. That alone was enough of a response for Hendrix. His lips curled slightly.

"Get some rest." Noelle took a single sip before setting the glass aside. "I'm going out for a walk."

But before she could step outside, Hendrix grabbed her hand. "Where are you going?"

"The yard. To get some sun."

"I'll go with you."

"Weren't you feeling awful just a moment ago? You should rest more if you're really sick."

her gaze over him with obvious skepticism. It was clear she didn't believe

could use some sun, too. Besides, didn't the doctor say my immune system

yet, just moments ago, he was acting

on the tip of Noelle's tongue, but she

Hendrix, was as good as agreement. Without hesitation, he dragged her

sunlight was indeed splendid today. Under its golden glow, the carousel Hendrix had

mood lifting slightly as she looked at it. Hendrix, however, was looking at her

was until he finally asked, "Do

"What?"

Do you want

small scoff. "I'm not a

one when you were

off guard, leaving

pause, she finally replied, "I don't remember anything before I was five years old. But after that... No, I never did. Back then, I didn't even know what the cotton candy sold outside my school tasted like,

things had happened long ago. Noelle figured none of it really mattered anymore. So, when she