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.

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

explained, "Apologies, Mr. Freeman, but up

moved to Hendrix's window and began banging on it. The man appeared to be in his 50s, with his hair cropped short and a grin revealing yellowed teeth as he

instinct was to ignore him, but then Mabel's earlier words surfaced in

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

remained calm. "And

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

there something you need?"

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. Do you

where she is right now, either," Hendrix cut him

"You two really divorced?"

"Yes."

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

glanced at Levi, who immediately got

back to the table in his hands. Even as Levi started the car again, William's voice could still

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