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."

slowly tightened her grip on

a long pause, she said, "Well, thank

the door. She didn't look at him again. After closing the door behind her, she turned and walked in the

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

a tight line.

station anywhere near the Swanson family residence. So,

as fleeting as the moment. From

a blind date with Liam-it was all just a ploy to get

Hendrix disliked most was being drawn into gossip and entangled in

would stop at nothing,

had sent her a message letting her know he had

today. Will we get another chance to meet up and chat over a meal

kind, but the question

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

But now... with the reputation she had, there was no reason to drag him into the mess with

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