The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

My Nephew Leonard 451 Chapter 451

Soon, Hendrix arrived at Nivis Villa.

For the past few days, he had been consumed with the thoughts of how Noelle was doing. He knew this had been Nathan's plan all along, and Noelle had been part of that plan.

After all, if it hadn't been for that phone call that night-telling him that Noelle was at Olivia's place-he wouldn't have gone to meet Olivia so late.

So now, what worried him the most was whether they had truly done something to Noelle.

But for some reason, despite his overwhelming anxiety and urgency-despite the fact that every moment

in the police station had been spent thinking about Noelle's safety and how to get out sooner to see her- now that he was finally home, he suddenly felt hesitant as he stood before the villa.

He simply stood there with his fist hovering in the air, unable to knock on the door, until the household staff opened it first.

Seeing him, the household staff froze for a moment before breaking into a smile. "Mr. Freeman, you're back! Oh, it's so wonderful that you're finally back!"

Hearing her voice finally pulled Hendrix back to the present. He gave a small nod before looking inside. "Where's Noelle?"

he spoke, he realized how tense his own voice sounded. "How has she been these past few

worry, Mr. Freeman. Mrs. Freeman is

her

couldn't help but freeze for a moment before adding, "What I meant

her explanation only made

opened her mouth again, but in the

shot her a glance, then

was coloring in a few completed panels of her comic. She looked calm, as if nothing

Hendrix's chest tightened.

a long moment, he called her hoarsely,

made Noelle's hand

flicker of relief because, in that moment, he saw the slight tremor in her shoulders when

few seconds later, she slowly turned

she

stepped forward and pulled her into his arms. His

the point

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