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.

they arrived

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

Levi to open the car door for him,

A household staff quickly approached, holding a tray of untouched food. Her voice was hesitant. "Mrs. Freeman

though the heating was on full blast, her clothes were too thin, and her feet were

the sight. Then, he

She didn't respond.

Hendrix tried again. "Penny."

this, Noelle finally showed a slight reaction. Slowly, she

said softly as he walked over to her. He reached out and gently

cake,

then have some

okay?"

want to." Noelle turned her head away sharply to avoid Hendrix's touch.

same time, she closed

picked her up and