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.

there, biting into a popsicle, her gaze lingering on Noelle with a

Noelle ignored her.

car door for her, he

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

divorced," Noelle interrupted, correcting him, "You

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

come out when you did, he

suddenly sensed something was off. Her eyes narrowed as

near the hotel last nigh wasn't a

dinner with Ms. Sandra last night. I'm guessing she mentioned something about what happened to you. You might not know this,

kept talking, but Noelle couldn't hear

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

place to confirm he wasn't there. Once she was certain, she didn't bother calling him. Instead, she found a spot

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

looked up

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

Noelle didn't respond

took the initiative

then said, "Let's