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

All she knew was- none of this had to happen. He could have

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

the outcome? The thought of it filled Noelle with frustration. But more than that, she

Noelle slapped his hand away. Then, without looking at him, she turned and

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

grab Hendrix's arm. But he quickly

check her.

words, the nurse seemed to finally notice Noelle and hurried off to call

glanced at the nurse's retreating figure, then turned back to Noelle.

she turned her head away as if she

me and giving me the silent treatment again? If you were so angry, why did you run into the fire to save me

an idiot." Noelle