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."

her grip on

she said, "Well,

that, she opened the door. She didn't look at him again. After closing the door

gaze following her figure as it grew smaller in the distance. His

a tight line.

station anywhere near the Swanson family

as fleeting as the moment. From her response earlier, he already knew what she

then going on a blind date with Liam-it was all just a

well aware that the thing Hendrix disliked most was being drawn into gossip and entangled in

really would stop

quickly returned to her rental apartment. A few minutes ago, Liam had sent her a message letting her know he had made

was a pleasure talking to you today. Will we get another chance to

kind, but the question was

were both adults, and it was a blind date. Suptlety didn't

At another time, maybe she would have considered being friends with him. But now... with the reputation she had, there was no reason to drag

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