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

long pause, she said, "Well,

She didn't look at him again. After closing the

sat in the car, his gaze following her figure as it grew smaller

a tight line.

no subway station anywhere near the Swanson family residence. So, where

as fleeting as the

date with Liam-it was all just a ploy to

thing Hendrix disliked most was being drawn into gossip and

would stop at nothing,

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

talking to you today. Will we get another chance to meet

words were kind, but the question

adults, and it was a blind

maybe she would have considered being friends with him. But now... with the reputation she had, there was no reason to drag him into the mess with her.

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