Chapter 441
“I’ve already seen it before,” Noelle replied.
“I’ve seen it, too! But every time I see it, I get emotional all over again,” Seline said as she grabbed another tissue.
Noelle merely lowered her head and took a sip of water.
“It’s getting late, isn’t it?” Seline suddenly remembered something. “Should I take you home?”
“No, it’s okay.” Noelle’s eyes remained fixed on the flickering television screen.
“What do you mean? Did you two have a fight?” Selene asked, then suddenly thought of something. “Or did you ask him about what I told you yesterday?”
Noelle glanced at her but said nothing.
“So, he really-”
Before Seline could finish, the doorbell rang.
She paused, slightly surprised. “Who could it be at this hour?”
Noelle didn’t answer.
Seline immediately caught on. “It’s Hendrix, isn’t it? Well, you can open the door yourself, then.”
“I don’t know.”
Noelle glanced at the time and was about to get up when Seline suddenly pressed her back down.
“Forget it. I’ll go. You stay put.”
With that, Seline headed straight for the entryway.
To set the mood for the movie, she had only left a single floor lamp on in the living room. So, by the time she reached the entryway, the lighting was noticeably dim.
Just as she opened the door, the motion sensor light outside flickered on.
Hendrix appeared before her. Tall and imposing, his silhouette was a looming shadow in the dim light, causing Seline to jump in fright.
Seline froze for a moment before rolling her eyes in exasperation. “Mr. Freeman, did you come here so late at night just to scare me?”
“Is Noelle here?” Hendrix’s voice was tight with tension.
“Yes, but-”
Before Seline could finish, Hendrix had already stepped past her and strode inside.
Noelle remained seated on the couch. The movie she was watching had already reached the credits. Yet, she remained completely absorbed in it, so much so that she didn’t even glance his way.
Hendrix’s voice tightened. “Noelle.”
Only when she heard his voice did she slowly turn her head.
She stared at him for a moment, then said softly, “Yeah?”
