Chapter 332
People could only divert their attention for so long.
It was only for a few seconds, like someone in a gloomy mood, even if they momentarily forgot their feelings after seeing something. Once those seconds passed, the gloom inevitably returned. The same could be said for the atmosphere between Noelle and Hendrix.
Even though Nathan’s arrival had prompted a temporary “truce” between them, nothing else in their relationship had changed.
What stood out, however, was how quickly Noelle could shift her emotions compared to Hendrix.
At this moment, Hendrix’s hand was still suspended midair. It was only after a long pause that he retracted it, tossing his phone onto the center console.
“You don’t believe me?” he asked.
“Not really,” Noelle replied almost immediately. “Besides, at this point, there’s no reason for you to lie to me, is there?”
Hendrix listened to her words, but they didn’t make him feel any better.
So, it wasn’t that Noelle didn’t believe him. She genuinely didn’t care.
Hendrix took a deep breath before saying, ‘So, whatever happens to Sandra has nothing to do with me. From now on, don’t bring her into any conversation about us.
“Mm, got it,” Noelle replied, letting out a faint laugh. “You’ve always been good at that.”
Hendrix frowned. “What do you mean by that?”
“Isn’t it obvious?” she shot back, her gaze fixed outside the window. “I’m talking about people who hold no benefit to you.
“In the past, you had some patience for Sandra. Was it because there was still a sliver of genuine friendship there? Or was it simply because you wanted to use her to hurt me over and over, so you could see and validate the love I had for you?
“But now, you don’t need her anymore, or maybe her presence does more harm than good for you. So, without hesitation, you’ve dumped her. Even if she’s stuck in the mad, you won’t spare her a shred of sympathy.
“Isn’t that what I went through before? That’s why I said you’ve always been good at this.”
She paused, her tone quieter but still cutting. “I just wonder. When will it be my turn?”
Noelle kept her eyes on the window, her words drifting out as though they were meant for herself more than for Hendrix. She wasn’t waiting for his reply–she didn’t need it.
But Hendrix’s expression darkened, his jaw tightening as he gripped the steering wheel. When Noelle finished speaking her last sentence, he hit the brakes.
Under the sharp tone of his voice, Noelle nearly lost her balance again.
Hendrix leaned in and gripped her chin firmly. “So what? What do you want me to do? If I show Sandra compassion, it’s wrong, but if I keep my distance, it’s wrong, too. Then, what do you want from me? What do I have to do to satisfy you?!
His body kept inching closer to Noelle as she spoke. In the confined space of the car, the overwhelming pressure
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he exuded left her breathless.
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The readers' comments on the novel: The Sway and Slide of Love
Like how the story is progressing now but why is the author only releasing 3 chapters at a time? this is torture😩😩...
Woah chapters 41-45 is intense!! Good to see Noelle’s character who has come across as mostly detached actually express emotion....
I find Noelle’s character so frustrating, she comes across lacking any true emotion. The chapters where Rosie was missing was probably the most where we have seen some strong outward emotion shown. Dreading these next few chapters if she is going to do something drastic to “go find Seline” The author has taken us on a rollercoaster with these characters. The novel feels like it is at a stage now where they can come full circle....
A good change of pace and story in the last 10 chapters. Good to see the shift in Hendrix’s character (more patience) to win over Noelle and Rosie. Hope we start to see them warm up to him. Please no crazy twist where he loses them again. Have enjoyed this story and looking forward to its wrap up👨👩👧...
A good change of pace in the last 10 chapters. Also nice to see a shift in Hendrix’s character (more patience) to win Noelle and Rosie over. Hoping in these next few chapters we start to see Noelle and Rosie warm up to him. Please no crazy twist where he loses them again. Have enjoyed this story and looking forward to its wrap up 👨👩👧...
I have been in love with this novel but I don’t know how much patience I have to wait until the to finish line. Dear Author, can you atleast give us some idea about how long is this going to be or if there’s any turning point coming soon. And it would be great if you could upload at least 10 chapters at once. 5 chapters is making me more impatience with the anticipation of the further story of novel🙈...
I really hope there is a turning point in this story where Noelle starts to show some interest in Hendrix...