The Sway and Slide of Love novel Chapter 97
Chapter 97
Noelle’s tears started to fall uncontrollably.
“Jerk,” she muttered through clenched teeth, her voice trembling.
Hendrix, who had been ready to bite her neck just moments ago, froze when he heard her words. Then, he lifted his gaze.
Noelle’s lipstick was smudged, her eyeliner smeared from the tears that rolled down her cheeks, and her hair was a mess. She looked utterly disheveled.
Yet, Hendrix’s heart skipped a beat when he saw the tears glistening on her lashes.
His movements slowed. Instead of continuing, he cupped the back of her head gently and kissed her.
This kiss was much softer and tender. Noelle didn’t resist the way she had earlier.
In reality, Hendrix couldn’t bear to see her in pain, either. But now, as her resistance eased, Hendrix found himself regaining his composure.
Just as he was about to speak, hoping to reason with her, Noelle suddenly bit down hard on his lip.
“Mr. Freeman.”
It had been a day, yet Dan still couldn’t stop glancing at Hendrix’s lips whenever they spoke.
Of course, the handprint on Hendrix’s cheek was also noticeable. But it was nothing compared to the bloodied scab on his lip.
The slap on its own might lead people to believe that it was about some sort of family disagreement. However, the wound on his lips told a different story.
The only explanation was that these marks were left by a woman.
Hendrix had been divorced for almost two months. The woman who left those marks was a complete mystery.
“What is it?” Hendrix’s deep voice broke Dan’s train of thought.
Snapping back to attention, Dan replied, “It’s Mrs. Freeman. She’s here.”
“What does she want?” Hendrix asked sharply.
“Said she’s here to drop something off. She’s waiting in the lounge,” Dan explained.
“I don’t have time to see her. Tell her-
“What’s keeping you so busy that you don’t even have time to see me?” a cold, familiar voice interrupted him.
Hendrix furrowed his brows.
Dan quickly turned to face Beatrice, “Mrs. Freeman, Mr. Freeman is-
“What happened to your face?” Beatrice cut him off, her sharp eyes instantly zeroing in on Hendrix’s injuries. Her expression darkened. “Are you dating someone?”
“No,” Hendrix answered flatly.
“Then, what’s with the injuries?”
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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...