The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 76 Chapter 76

The two words weren't unfamiliar to Noelle.

Back when she had been living at Nivis Villa, Hendrix would send her just those two words every time he needed. something

As Noelle stared at the words now, her eyes sting; unexpectedly.

She was still staring at the screen when Levi suddenly called her. "Mrs. Freeman, I'm over on Serene Street. The alley's too narrow to drive in Could you step out and meet the here?"

Noelle pressed her lips together, staying silent.

Mrs. Freeman?" Levi called again from the other end.

tit," Noelle finally responded. Then, she changed her clothes and headed out.

"Mrs. Freeman!"

Lavi had switched to another car-a sleek, silver Porsche Panamera. It looked glaringly out of place in the cramped, shadowy urban village.

As Noelle climbed into the car, she noticed her neighbor.

was standing there, biting into a popsicle, her gaze lingering on

Noelle ignored her.

car door for her, he walked around

didn't mean to trouble you. I just heard there might be a

I are divorced," Noelle interrupted, correcting him, "You

asked me to pick you up," Levi replied, sidestepping her statement. "And honestly, I

he was genuinely worried last night. If you hadn't come out when you did, he probably

Her

mean? Hendrix being near

course not. Mr. Freeman was having dinner with Ms. Sandra last night. I'm guessing she mentioned something about what happened to

Noelle couldn't hear a

until the elevator doors opened and she punched in the code Hendrix had given her

confirm he wasn't there. Once she was certain, she didn't bother calling him. Instead, she found a spot on the couch and sat

of thoughts-like invisible ropes tightening around her neck, choking her. Just as she was struggling to unravel those ropes,

up at

seemed to please Hendrix

Noelle didn't respond

initiative to ask,

and tossed it aside, then said, "Let's