The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 688

Noelle still had a glass in her hand, and Hendrix's sudden embrace nearly made her drop it. She paused for a moment before turning to him. "What are you

doing?"

Instead of answering her, Hendrix simply lowered his head and kissed her on the shoulder. Even though it was only a light kiss, it still sent a shiver down her spine. She instinctively tightened her grip on the glass and tried to pry his hands off.

"Let go first."

Hendrix didn't listen.

"If you don't stop, I'm pouring this water on you."

Noelle's tone carried a hint of anger, but Hendrix didn't seem to care. Instead, he took the glass from her hand and downed the water in one go. The empty glass clinked against the marble countertop as he set it down.

already bunched up around her waist. Her fingers dug into

Because of this, Noelle bit down on her lip even harder, determined not to let a single sound escape. She'd rather die than risk alerting anyone. Actually, she'd

a soft whimper slipped out. She tried to swallow it back, but Hendrix quickly caught

the faint tang of blood in Noelle's mouth. The strange combination made her

Daddy, what are you

time, Hendrix tightened his grip on her waist, the veins at his temple

once Noelle's dress fell back into place,

half-asleep, rubbed her eyes and

are you doing downstairs?"

Rosie mumbled. "Mommy, what were you

hand and looked up at them

straightened himself out. He immediately

"Don't you have school tomorrow? Go back to

"Okay." Then, she turned and started making