Chapter 85 But eventually , Noelle couldnt hold out any longer .
Since she couldnt go to the room directly , she just collapsed onto the couch to catch a brief nap .
When she woke up , the first thing she felt was the weight of a figure pressing down on her .
Noelle gasped in shock and instinctively opened her mouth to scream , but Hendrix quickly covered her mouth with his hand .
It was only when his palm pressed down on her that Noelle realized who it was .
Her body , which had been rigid with tension , relaxed at once .
Hendrix noticed the change and pressed his weight into her even more without hesitation , lowering his head to kiss her lips .
Noelle could smell the alcohol on him .
Just as she was about to pull away , he gripped her chin firmly and bit her lip .
The taste of champagne mingled with the kiss .
Combined with the overzealous energy Hendrix was showing , Noelle couldnt help but make a soft protest .
instinctively pushed against his chest , trying to create some distance .
She But Hendrix quickly seized her hand , his movements rough His eyes locked onto hers , intense and unrelenting .
That look reminded Noelle of a beast lying in wait in the darkness , and her heart skipped a beat .
However , she didnt choose to fight him head on Instead , she arched her body and kissed the corner of his mouth gently .
Her soft , tender gesture was like a warm spring breeze , instantly dissolving the aggression in Hendrixs demeanor .
Hendrixs gaze remained fixed on her , but his movements slowed noticeably .
Noelle took the initiative and wrapped her arms around his neck , letting out a soft hum as she did .
It was just like Hendrix had said before they were from different worlds and had never understood each other completely .
But in some ways , they had always been perfectly in sync .

Follow new episodes on the CrushnovelS.Com

In the end , they ended up in bed .
Hendrix gripped her waist , pressing his back against her chest , and asked , Have you forgotten something ? Noelle felt like she was about to pass out from sheer exhaustion .
Her head was spinning as she asked , What ? You tell me .
Noelle bit her lip and stayed silent .
Hendrix waited for a while , but when she didnt make a move , he suddenly let go of her .
Noelles legs had lost all strength .
She collapsed forward , her body still trembling slightly .
Hendrix didnt say anything more .
After staring at her for a moment , he turned and walked away .
Soon , Noelle heard the sound of water running from the bathroom .
Her eyes were already starting to close .
But after a moment of pondering , she pushed herself up from the bed .
Then , she opened the drawer of the nightstand .
Inside was the gift she had prepared for him .
It was a pair of delicate black and gold cufflinks .
She had bought it the day before at the mall .
Noelles fingers lingered on the item , tracing its smooth edges as she hesitated .
Finally , she made up her mind and turned toward the bathroom .
But just as she took a step , Hendrixs phone , which was nearby , lit up .
Noelles steps slowed .
Back when she was still his wife , she had never once checked his phone .
But now , seeing the screen flash briefly before dimming again , a surge of conflicting thoughts flooded her mind .
In the end , she walked over to it slowly .
She knew his password .
As she entered the familiar string of numbers , a photo from an unknown number appeared on the screen .
It was a photo taken outside Freeman Manor , and Hendrix was tightly embracing a woman .
Even though Noelle could only see the womans back , she immediately recognized her .
It was Sandra