Chapter 149 It was precisely because of Hendrixs calm demeanor that Noelle felt an even deeper sense of fear .
This was the first time she had ever seen him like this .
Normally , someone fought when they were driven by anger .
But it was the complete opposite with Hendrix just now .
Noelle could sense that he was unnervingly calm .
In that brief moment , she couldnt shake the feeling that Maxwell was nothing more than an insignificant object in Hendrixs eyes something he could control at will .
Whether Maxwell lived or died seemed of no concern to him .
When Hendrix spoke again , Noelle was still frozen in shock Without sparing her another word , he glanced at her once more before pulling out his phone .
Just as he was about to call the police , Noelle rushed forward and grabbed his hand to stop him .
Dont … Hendrix lowered his gaze to her , his eyes still devoid of any emotion .
Lets get him to the hospital first .
At last , Noelle found her voice .
Hendrix didnt respond , nor did he move .

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After waiting for a moment with no reaction from him , Noelle decided to grab her phone and make the call herself .
But as her hand reached out , she realized she was still holding the scissors , and her phone was nowhere to be found .
Hendrix suddenly seized her wrist just as she turned to look for it .
Why are you in such a hurry ? His voice remained as calm as ever , though there was a hint of confusion in his eyes as he watched Noelle .
Are you afraid hes going to die ? The question made Noelles heart skip a beat .
She immediately looked up at him , stunned .
Dont worry .
Hes not going to die , Hendrix said again , his voice steady and composed .
Noelle found herself at a loss for words .
In the end , she could only clench her teeth and continue to stare at him .
Hendrix didnt press the issue of calling the police .
Instead he made a quick call to Dan , instructing him to come and handle the situation .
Lets go , he said , hanging up the phone and pulling Noelles hand to leave .
Noelles expression shifted .
Go ? Go where ? Dont tell me you want to stay here ? Hendrixs rhetorical question was so logical , so obvious , that Noelle didnt know how to respond .
Hendrixs movements were swift and decisive .
Before Noelle could even react , he had already pulled her out of the door .
It had been years since Noelle had last set foot in Percy Gardens .
As Hendrix opened the door , she immediately noticed that the layout and design were exactly the same as they had been the day she left .
The place was meticulously clean , clearly maintained by the house cleane who came in every day .
But ….
Chapter 149 +25 BONUS Just as Noelle was about to voice her confusion , Hendrix suddenly retrieved a first aid kit .
Without a word , he gently but firmly pried her fingers open one by one .
Noelle stared at him in disbelief , but Hendrix seemed oblivious to her gaze .
He kept his head lowered , gently dipping a cotton swab into iodine before carefully applying it to her wound .
His movements were slow and deliberate , yet Noelles expression went through a myriad of changes in that short time .
After a long silence , she finally snapped back to reality .
She tried to pull her hand away , but Hendrixs grip tightened immediately .
Hendrix , what are you doing ? asked Noelle in a strained voice .
Hendrix didnt lift his gaze .
Instead , he questioned her , Maxwell said youre going to marry Brandon .
Is that true ? Noelle was unsure of why he brought that up , but before she could respond , Hendrix asked another question , Brandon said you dont want to see me .
Is that also true ?