Chapter 80 In the quiet , empty room , the sound of Noelles stomach growling was impossibly loud .
Even Hendrix froze in place .
For the first time , Noelle caught a flicker of something unexpected in his gaze surprise .
Her jaw clenched tightly , and she turned her face away , refusing to look at hi Hendrix didnt continue walking .
Instead , he released her and stood up .
What do you want to eat ? he asked .
Noelle didnt answer him .
Hendrix waited for a while , then shrugged and left the room Noelle stayed motionless on the bed .
It wasnt until his footsteps faded away that she reached up and covered her eyes with her hand .
She wasnt sure how much time passed , but Hendrix eventually returned .
Come and eat , he said .
Noelle had no intention of entertaining him .
However , she hadnt eaten in nearly an entire day .
The dizziness behind her eyes was growing unbearable , and her empty stomach churned uncomfortably .
Eventually , she gave in to her bodys demands .
Hendrix had brought back a spread of food .
The dishes were light and carefully chosen similar to what they had eaten at Nivis Villa before .
But what caught Noelles eye wasnt the food itself .
It was the cake placed on the side .
It was a cake made with dark chocolate and topped with bright red cherries .
Her hands balled into fists at her sides , her gaze snapping to him .
Hendrix met her stare with calm indifference .
He sat across from her , leaving the seat with the cake untouched- as though it had been reserved just for her .
He really knew how to train a pet .
He made it seem so natural offering a treat after giving out a punishment .
Noelle walked over , but she didnt touch the cake .
Instead , he picked up her cutlery and ate quietly .
Neither of them spoke .
Noelle could feel Hendrixs gaze drifting to the cake a few times , but he ultimately didnt say anything .
Despite her hunger , Noelles appetite was faint at best .
After forcing herself to eat less than half a plate , she set her cutlery down .
Wait , Hendrix said abruptly .
Noelle turned to look at him .
He pressed his lips together , his gaze lingering on her for a moment .
Whatever he intended to say , he ultimately kept to himself .
Noelle didnt press him .
Without another word , she got up and returned to the bedroom .
She had slept enough earlier , and she didnt plan on sleeping anymore .
But she didnt want to stay outside , so she could only stare out the window .
When footsteps approached outside the door , she shut her yes and pretended to be asleep .
She wasnt sure if her act looked convincing , but in the darkness , she could feel Hendrixs gaze lingering on her for a long moment .
Then , the mattress dipped as he lay down beside her .
His action made her whole body stiffen .
They had been husband and wife once , and they had shared countless moments far more intimate than this .
But this was the first time they simply lay beside each other in the same bed .
As her mind spiraled with thoughts , she suddenly felt his arm wrap around her , pulling her into his chest .
Noelle couldnt keep up the act any longer .
She opened her eyes , shoved him away , and sat up in one swift motion .
Hendrix let out a low chuckle .
Why stop pretending ? He had done it on purpose .
Noelle clenched her teeth .
Just as she was about to say something , Hendrix got up and said , Get some rest .
With that , he left the room .
Noelle sat frozen on the bed , caught off guard .

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Was all of that just to call her out for faking sleep ? What the hell was wrong with him ? She didnt have an answer , and Hendrix didnt return to the room for the rest of the night .
The night passed like that , and Noelle returned to Serene Street the following day on her own .