The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 388 Chapter

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Once inside the car, Noelle said, "Something's off about Beatrice."

Hendrix gave no response.

She continued, "And I'm sure Grandma knows more than she's letting on. Nathan's return isn't as simple as it seems."

Still, Hendrix didn't react. His cold, detached expression made Noelle frown.

A voice in her head told her this wasn't really her problem. She had enough to deal with-maybe it was only fair that Hendrix had his burdens.

But Beatrice's look from earlier stuck with her, and the weight in her chest grew heavier. She was about to speak again when Hendrix finally broke his silence.

His voice was quiet. "Why didn't you accept it?"

question threw

toward her. "She gave you a check and an easy way out. Why didn't you

though all their past conflicts had been nothing more than bad dreams.

a familiar presence at Amity Group. More than once, people commented on how they envied her apparent closeness

To her, it only proved that a lie could

Hendrix seemed determined to shatter that fragile peace. He sat in

the car, and outside, the leaves stayed perfectly still. The silence felt almost

all this time. I used to think you'd steal company secrets, but you never did. Every time you brought me food,

maybe you were just afraid of getting caught. But tonight,

his gaze sharp

Noelle held his gaze.

asked quietly, "Why did you go along if

you mean?" Hendrix

your company's secret, but you

still ate