The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 493 It was at this moment that Hendrix seemed to finally understand why Noelle hadn't reacted with anger earlier but had instead apologized to him.

"Are you afraid I won't go through with the surgery?" he asked, his eyes fixed on her.

Noelle didn't respond, but it was clear her silence said it all.

Hendrix's expression darkened further. He pressed his lips together, his teeth clenched so tightly that it felt like they might shatter.

What kind of person did she think he was? Someone who would stand by and watch his own kid die? Was that why she felt the need to placate and accommodate him like this? In her eyes, was he really that cold and heartless?

Hendrix stared at her for a moment, then suddenly clenched his jaw. He didn't say another word, simply turning and walking away.

But he walked slowly. Each step seemed to take an enormous effort. This drawn-out pace was his way of waiting-waiting for Noelle to call out to him and say something.

Even if it was a flimsy lie. As long as she said something, it would be enough.

But she didn't.

hospital, there was still no one behind him. He suddenly stopped, his gaze fixed on the empty space

that Hendrix finally moved. He didn't

to return to the company, but after

was a modest villa with a well-tended yard. The fruit trees she had planted

Hendrix entered, Beatrice was

she simply instructed, "Pass me the shovel over there." Hendrix knew she

wasn't until Beatrice took the shovel that she finally

were busy lately?

asked. "How's Rosie doing? I wanted to visit her but thought I should discuss it with you

as he crouched down

I am her grandmother, after all. So in this

to see

Beatrice fell silent.

tomorrow. If it's a