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.

into the counter's edge, knuckles turning white from how

harder, determined not to let a single sound escape. She'd

Yet despite her efforts, a soft whimper slipped out. She tried to swallow it

taste of honey, mixing with the faint tang of blood in Noelle's mouth. The strange combination made her frown.

Daddy, what are

the veins at his temple

perfectly clothed. In fact, once Noelle's dress fell back into place, there was no sign of what had

still half-asleep, rubbed her

are you doing downstairs?" Noelle

what were you doing with Daddy

hand and looked up

had already straightened himself out.

have school tomorrow?

sleepy, "Okay." Then, she turned and started making her