However, Hendrix didn't seem particularly moved. He just sat there, watching her. His gaze was so intense that Noelle almost wondered if he had seen through her.
But the next moment, he simply said, "Alright. I'll go get them for you. When do you need them?"
"The sooner, the better. You're free these two days anyway, aren't you?"
Hendrix didn't respond.
"Will you go this afternoon?" Noelle pressed.
Hendrix suddenly smiled. Then, he reached out and took her hand. His grip was unexpectedly forceful, to the point where Noelle's bones began to ache.
She couldn't help but frown. "You're hurting me."
"Sorry about that," Hendrix finally said, but he sounded absentminded and didn't seem apologetic at all.
Noelle wanted to say more, but he continued, "I'll have someone book the ticket then. It shouldn't take long—I'll be back by tonight."
Noelle paused, then nodded.
"Is there anything else you need besides the laptop and sketches?" Hendrix asked.
"No, that's all."
"Alright. I'll video call you when I'm there. You'll answer, right?"
His last question caught Noelle off guard.
She quickly nodded. "Of course!"
"Good. It's settled, then. I'll have someone book the ticket."
With that, Hendrix got up to make the call. Since it was a same-day trip, he didn't need to pack a suitcase.
Comments
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...