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.

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

Mr.

began banging on it. The man appeared to be in his 50s, with his hair cropped

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

Hello! Wow, Mr. Freeman, you're even more striking in person

calm.

Oh, I'm Luna-uh, no, I mean Noelle's father! I just arrived in Coppersville. I was actually looking for her, but

you need?" Hendrix

her in such 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. So, I had no choice but to come look for you.

know where she is right now, either,"

"You two really divorced?"

"Yes."

an argument?

at Levi, who immediately got the message and pulled

in his hands. Even as Levi started the car again,

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