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.

a popsicle, her gaze lingering

Noelle ignored her.

shut the car door for her, he walked around to the driver's

just heard there might be a route up ahead that the car

Noelle interrupted, correcting

her statement. "And honestly, I think Mr. Freeman still cares about you. Otherwise, why would he

hadn't come out when you did, he probably would've

off. Her eyes narrowed as

do you mean? Hendrix being near

Sandra last night. I'm guessing she mentioned something about

but Noelle couldn't hear a word

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

she didn't bother calling him.

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

looked up at

being here, "waiting" for him, seemed to please

Noelle didn't respond

took the initiative to

loosened his tie and tossed it aside, then said, "Let's go. I'll