The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 757

"I haven't eaten yet. Will you grab a bite with me?" Hendrix asked Noelle.

Noelle was stunned. But before she could react, Hendrix had already taken her hand and started leading her forward.

Jerry had wanted to say something to Hendrix, but all he got was a distant wave as Hendrix took Noelle straight to the car.

This was the car Hendrix had someone bring over yesterday. The once gleaming paint was now covered in splatters of mud after driving through the village's dirt roads. But he didn't mind.

It wasn't until they had driven for a while that Noelle finally snapped out of her daze. "My mom will find out!"

"Don't worry. If she gets mad at you, I'll explain it to her."

"She'll definitely hit you."

Hendrix, holding the steering wheel, glanced at her. "What? Are you worried about me?"

course not!" Noelle replied immediately. Then, she turned to look

moment before reaching over and taking her

She was about to shake off his hand

looked down and noticed the layer of bandages under his white shirt, with traces of blood seeping through. She

quickly reassured her,

him and slowly dropped her hand-the one she had intended to push him with. But the hand he was holding now felt like it was carrying an electric current, spreading from her fingertips to her heart, making

end, she could only turn her gaze back

into the city for food and shopping-he

blame her

he

know what had happened to Noelle

it weren't forene and his current fake death situation, Hendrix would have already taken Noelle back to Coppersville for a comprehensive check-up. Although the medical resources here were limited,

doctor conducted a full examination on Noelle. In the end,

suffered some kind of