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."

tightened her grip

pause, she said, "Well, thank

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

figure as it grew smaller

a tight line.

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

Hendrix's mind before it vanished, as fleeting as the moment. From her response earlier, he

blind date with

disliked most was

stop at

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

we get

kind, but

course, they were both adults, and it was a

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. She was about to text him a polite refusal

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