The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 52 Chapter 52

Thanks to Mabel's reminder, Hendrix remembered that his birthday was approaching.

Once he got into the car, he instinctively pulled out the lighter he always carried. It was black and gold, unadorned except for his initials engraved in the lower corner.

It was a simple, unremarkable gift.

en him.

However, it was the only gift Noelle had ever given

The second year...

Because he hadn't bothered to show up at their anniversary party, Noelle hadn't even sent him a perfunctory gift for his birthday last year.

And this year...

Hendrix cut the thought short, slipping the lighter back into his pocket before opening the tablet in front of him.

could focus, the car lurched to a sudden stop. The jarring motion made his brows furrow

Mr.

been blocking the car moved to Hendrix's window and began banging on it. The man appeared to be in his

but then Mabel's earlier words surfaced in his mind. Pursing his lips, he rolled down

Freeman, you're even more striking in person than in the newspapers!

remained calm. "And you

looking for her, but I couldn't find

something you need?"

a long time. I've been worried about how she's doing, but that br-I mean, that child won't even answer my calls.

don't know where she is right

"You two really divorced?"

"Yes."

an argument? Come on. Don't be so hasty with this. Marriage

interested in entertaining William's ramblings. He glanced at Levi, who immediately got the message and pulled the man

rolled the window up and turned back to the table in his hands. Even as Levi started the car again, William's voice could still be

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