The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 717

Hendrix's tone was light. In just a few sentences, he had explained everything to Noelle.

Of course, he didn't tell her that when he circled back to the house, he wasn't just facing Dylan alone. The others had also wanted him dead.

If he hadn't held May hostage and the fire hadn't grown so intense, Tony and the others would never have let him go. But Noelle didn't need to know these details.

While it was true he had come out of this alive, there was no guarantee he would be that lucky if the same situation were to happen again.

However, even with his abbreviated version of events, Noelle's expression remained grim. She suddenly let go of his hand and glared at him.

"You asked if I were trying to get myself killed, but what about you?" she asked through gritted teeth.

"I didn't have a choice at the time," Hendrix said. "If I didn't bring Nathan out, the situation wouldn't have been resolved. Besides-"

there? What am I supposed to do if you had really died?" Noelle cut him off

knew was- none of this had

into each other outside the house. But what if she had been faster, or he had been slower? What

The thought of it filled Noelle with frustration. But

and wipe her tears, but Noelle slapped his hand away. Then, without looking at him, she turned and pressed the call button

saw Hendrix sitting by Noelle's bed, she was stunned and immediately exclaimed, "Oh, no! Why did you pull out your IV?

reached out to grab Hendrix's arm. But he quickly

to check her. She just woke up," he

the nurse seemed to finally notice Noelle and hurried off to call for a

the nurse's retreating figure, then turned back to Noelle. "Are you feeling uncomfortable

turned her head away

out a soft laugh. "Are you mad at me and giving me the silent treatment again? If you were so angry,

I'm an idiot." Noelle