Chapter 389 Chapter 389 +25 BONUS If I really left the way Beatrice planned , wouldnt that be betraying you twice over ? Noelle asked .
And Nathan is still keeping an eye on you .
I cant just walk away and leave you to handle all of this alone .
So , even if I have to go , it wont be now .
She got it all out in one breath , her gaze steady on Hendrix .
Her eyes werent filled with burning intensity .
Rather , they held a quiet resolve and sincerity .
Hendrix held her gaze for a beat before suddenly smiling .
This time , it was real .
His lips curled upward , drawing his cheeks and eyes into a brilliant expression that made his face even more striking .
Noelles eyes flickered involuntarily at the sight .
Without warning , Hendrix cupped her chin and leaned in to kiss her .
In the closed space of the car , his gentle , lingering kiss made the winter air feel warm and comforting .
He meant to kiss her fully .
Though they had been on good terms lately , there had been no further intimacy .
Noelles words echoed in his mind , swelling inside him like a balloon expanding in his chest , filling every inch of his heart .
He knew she might still be deceiving him , but that no longer held any significance .
When she decided to stay , it didnt matter if it was because she didnt want him to face everything alone .
Hendrix had always been convinced that the outcome was the only thing that counted , and the outcome was that she stayed .
That was all he needed .
The more he dwelled on it , the more his emotions spiraled out of control .
Noelles breathing turned shallow .
A faint crease formed between her brows as she pressed a hand to his chest , urging him back .
Hendrix got the message and slowly pulled away but he stayed close .
His forehead came to rest against hers , their faces inches apart .
The heat of his presence made her glance down .
Then , unexpectedly , his fingers brushed her cheek .
The gentle contact sent a shiver down her spine .
She quickly turned away , saying , Im hungry .
Okay .
Lets grab some food , Hendrix replied immediately He pulled back and started the car .
About Beatrice … Noelle began , but her words faltered .
Ill have someone look into it , Hendrix said .
Noelle gave a small hum in reply .
Want some cake ? Hendrix asked .
No.
Why not ? You dont like it anymore ? I liked it every now and then .
Nobody eats cake every day , Noelle said with a frown .
That was when it seemed to click for Hendrix .
Smiling , he said , I see .
I never noticed .
So , what would you like instead ? Barbecue ? Mac and cheese ? 1/2 Chapter 389 Maybe something lighter .
I was thinking- 11 +25 BONUS Before she could finish , Hendrixs phone rang .
The car was so quiet that the ringtone seemed to blare , and it startled Noelle .

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Hendrixs face soured as he answered , the conversation hidden behind his wireless earpiece .
Suddenly , he slammed the brakes , his expression hardening into something grim .