The Sway and Slide of Love novel Chapter 759

The moment Noelle saw her reflection in Hendrix's eyes, and when he stood under the streetlight and smiled at her, those feelings of resistance and fear vanished instantly.

At the time, Noelle felt as if she had known him for a long time. Even under the dim light, she could vividly trace the contours of his face in her mind. It was as if she had done this countless times before.

Even though her memories of the past remained a blank, just seeing him made her heart race. The feeling was unfamiliar, yet she knew exactly what it was and what it meant.

She liked him, and it felt like she had liked him for a long time.

…

That night, Hendrix had to stay in the hospital. His whereabouts were supposed to be confidential, but the local authorities were already aware of his presence. After receiving Jerry's report, Austin Warren immediately came to visit with his team.

Of course, Hendrix didn't tell them the truth about how he got injured. Instead, he simply claimed he had tripped and fallen.

However, given the nature of his wounds, anyone with half a brain could tell he was lying. But since he wasn't pressing charges, they figured it was better to avoid making a fuss.

"Should we transfer you to a hospital in the city?" Austin asked with a frown. "The conditions here aren't—"

"It's fine," Hendrix replied calmly. "I think this place is quite nice."

"Then, how about I arrange for a few men to stay and take care of you?"

"No, that won't be necessary. I still have one good hand, so I'm not completely helpless. There's no need to waste resources on me."

"But—"