The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 724

When Hendrix was working, he always carried an air of sharpness and

seriousness, making him look unapproachable. Even Noelle hesitated for a moment before approaching.

Hendrix heard the movement and quickly looked over. Everything had happened so suddenly that his expression hadn't yet shifted back to normal.

It wasn't until his eyes met Noelle's that his demeanor softened slightly. "Why are you here? Didn't I tell you to go to sleep first?"

Noelle didn't answer. Instead, she placed the glass of water in front of him. "What's going on?" she asked.

Hendrix glanced at the glass of water but didn't say anything.

Noelle frowned. "Well?"

"Erwin's been arrested," Hendrix finally told her.

Noelle was confused.

"He's been staying in the country for a while," Hendrix explained slowly. "A few days ago, he even threw a party. And just last night, someone ended up dead."

on

person died from an

eyes widened. "You

a faint laugh. "Yes, it's exactly what

lips pressed together as she

that stuff. He's invited me before, but I know where to draw

that-but her expression remained

continued, "The police are involved now. You know how serious this kind of thing is in our country. And the funny part is,

up. "So, this

Instead, he slowly swayed it in his hands before speaking again. "Even if Erwin

out. But it's different for me. What do you think will happen if word of this

"But you didn't go

doesn't matter. What matters is that my name was on

Noelle fell silent again.

set the glass down

to sleep,"

simply frowning at