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

explained, "Apologies, Mr. Freeman, but up

window and began banging on it. The man appeared to be in

words surfaced in his mind. Pursing his lips, he

right? Hello! Wow, Mr. Freeman, you're even more striking in person than in the newspapers! Truly

calm. "And

in Coppersville. I was actually looking for her, but I couldn't

something you need?"

long time. I've been worried about how she's doing, but

don't know where she is right now, either," Hendrix cut him

"You two really divorced?"

"Yes."

have an argument? Come on. Don't be so

He glanced at Levi, who immediately got the message

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

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