The Sway and Slide of Love novel Chapter 779

And even if Noelle said no, would Hendrix really stop?

However, she couldn't bring herself to say yes, either. In the end, she could only frown at Hendrix, frustration simmering in her chest.

But in Hendrix's eyes, that look carried a different kind of vulnerability. He cupped her cheek as he asked again, "Should I keep going?"

Noelle stayed silent and turned her face away.

But Hendrix, ever the tease, refused to let her off so easily. He caught her chin between his fingers, forcing her to look back at him. "Why aren't you saying anything? So, you don't want me to keep going?"

"Ugh, you're so annoying!" Noelle finally snapped. "If you don't want to continue, just get off me!"

There was anger in her words. But after everything that had just happened, her tone carried an unintended, breathy softness. In this moment, it almost sounded like she was flirting with him.

Hendrix's smile deepened. "Ah, so that means we can keep going," he murmured, as if talking to himself.

Noelle didn't reply. His hand slid lower, tracing the curve of her waist. His fingertips were cool, yet somehow burned whenever they touched, sending goosebumps across her skin. A jolt of electricity shot up her spine, making her gasp.

Even she was startled by it. Noelle had never imagined she could make that kind of noise. The moment it left her lips, her face flushed even hotter.

She bit down hard, but Hendrix was already leaning in and kissing her again. Her lips parted instinctively, but just as she tentatively tried to respond, he pulled back.

Then, he whispered into her ear, "Are you doing this as a way to make it up to me because you think I'm going to jail?"

His words were phrased as a question, but his tone left no room for doubt that he already knew.