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

you a check and an easy way out. Why didn't

past conflicts had been nothing more than bad dreams. They hadn't spoken about

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

proved that

sat in the driver's seat, one hand on the wheel,

perfectly still. The silence felt almost surreal. Noelle could almost

I used to think you'd steal company secrets, but you never did. Every time you

afraid of getting caught. But tonight, she practically handed you an escape. Why didn't you

slowly, his gaze sharp and

Noelle held his gaze.

quietly, "Why did you go along

you

secret, but you still

you, but you still ate the food I