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 the

pause, she said, "Well,

again. After closing the door behind her, she turned and walked

it grew smaller in the distance. His lips pressed into a

a tight line.

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

vanished, as fleeting as the moment. From her response earlier, he already

show of being close to Maxwell and then going on a blind date with Liam-it

most was being drawn

would stop

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

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

words were kind, but the

it was a blind date. Suptlety didn't

him. But 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

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