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.

blonde woman was standing there, biting into a popsicle,

Noelle ignored her.

for her, he walked

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

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

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

you hadn't come out when you did, he

was off. Her eyes narrowed as she

mean? Hendrix being near the hotel last nigh

was having dinner with Ms. Sandra last night. I'm guessing she

couldn't hear a word

how the journey to Percy Gardens went. It wasn't until the elevator doors opened and she punched in the code Hendrix

he wasn't there. Once she was certain, she didn't bother calling him. Instead, she

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

looked up at

to please Hendrix quite a bit. H you

Noelle didn't respond

initiative to

aside, then said, "Let's go. I'll