The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 645

Hendrix fell silent. He lowered his eyes and stood in place for a moment before finally turning around.

"Sorry for disturbing you," he said.

Levi had been waiting outside the gate the entire time. He had initially thought Hendrix would have to wait all day again and was just about to go buy himself a cup of coffee. But before he could start the car, he saw Hendrix coming out.

He quickly got out of the car and opened the door for Hendrix.

Hendrix silently got in. Levi didn't need to ask to know that Hendrix had failed to convince the Swift family again.

Honestly, it was to be expected. After all, Marla and Marshall had just lost their daughter. In such a situation, how could they possibly care about anyone else's troubles?

Hendrix understood that, too, but he had no other options left. The doctor had said that Seline's death was the root of Noelle's mental anguish.

Hendrix was willing to do anything for Noelle, but he couldn't bring the dead back to life. All he could do was beg, over and over again. He hoped that Marla and Marshall would say the words "we forgive you" to Noelle.

Even though he didn't know if it would make Noelle better, as long as it was a possibility, he had to try—no matter the cost.

arrived at Roselle

with his eyes closed. But as soon as the car entered the courtyard, his

the car

holding a tray of untouched food. Her voice was hesitant. "Mrs. Freeman still refuses to eat anything." Hendrix said

window in the room. Even though the heating was on full blast, her clothes were too thin,

sight. Then, he called out

She didn't respond.

Hendrix tried again. "Penny."

a slight reaction. Slowly, she

walked over to her. He reached out and gently ruffled her hair.

cake, too.

have

okay?"

her head away sharply to avoid

she closed

give up. He simply picked her up and placed her in a