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 door

pause, she said, "Well, thank

the door behind her, she turned and walked in the direction of the subway

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

a tight line.

knew there was no subway station anywhere near the Swanson family residence. So, where exactly was she going to take

the moment. From her response earlier, he already knew what she was doing-she

a blind date with Liam-it was all just a ploy to get Hendrix to speak up and help the

was well aware that the thing Hendrix disliked most was

would stop at

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

we get another chance

kind, but the question

they were both adults, and it was a blind date. Suptlety

had, there was no reason to drag him into the mess with her. She was about to text him a polite refusal when a

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