Chapter 723

Hendrix didn't answer Noelle.

"She's just starting to warm up to you, so can't you be a little nicer to her?" Noelle asked, displeasure growing in her tone.

"Haven't I been nice to her?" Hendrix finally replied.

"Then, tell me—what did you say to her earlier?"

Hendrix paused mid-step. Then, he turned around to glance at her, saying, "I told her you were injured and needed rest."

"That's all?"

"What else did you think I said?" Hendrix asked with a chuckle.

Noelle felt there was more to it, but Hendrix didn't give her a chance to press further. Instead, he scooped her up into his arms and carried her swiftly toward the bedroom.

are you doing?" Noelle

you think I'm

a pause, she said, "Didn't you just

And this is rest,"

he didn't set her down. Instead, he kicked the door shut behind them, and in no time, Noelle

to say something. But before she could,

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his chest, but he quick caught her wrists and pinned them above her head. Next, her pajamas were tugged off, the buttons scattering across the floor

the next moment, Hendrix's phone rang. The sudden sound

ignored it at first, continuing what he was doing. But the caller was persistent. Finally, Noelle

a thin line, his face tense. Reluctantly, he got up from the bed. When he saw the caller ID, his expression

for you to call," he said

that made Hendrix frown deeply. Then,

at the way he was looking at her, Noelle was about to get up and ask

he said softly. Then, he gave her a kiss on the cheek before walking

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