The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 49 Chapter 49

Noelle knew it all, but she still found herself instinctively saying what she said out loud. Then, in his response, she heard the answer she had already known, and it felt almost like self-inflicted torture.

"I understand," Noelle said. "Have you said everything you wanted to say, Mr. Freeman? Can I get out now?"

Hendrix didn't say another word, but the car slowed down slightly. Finally, he pulled over to the side of the road.

Noelle didn't hesitate. She turned and reached for the door.

"Noelle," he called out suddenly from behind her.

She paused while opening the door, but she didn't turn around.

Hendrix gripped the steering wheel, carefully considering his words. "For the sake of our time as a married couple, you... can come to me if the Swansons are facing any difficulties.

"Don't try to disgust me like this."

grip on the

pause, she said, "Well, thank you,

closing the door behind her, she turned and walked in

it grew smaller in the distance.

a tight line.

station anywhere near the Swanson family residence. So, where exactly was she going to

in Hendrix's mind before it vanished, as fleeting as the

on a blind date with Liam-it was all just

the thing Hendrix disliked most was being drawn into

would stop

ago, Liam had sent her a message letting

Will we get another chance to meet

kind, but the question was

it was a blind date. Suptlety didn't really

now... with the reputation she had, there was no reason to drag him into the mess with her. She was about to text him a polite refusal when a call from an unfamiliar number came through. Without hesitating, she answered

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