The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 653

"Actually, this whole time, Hendrix has been going to the Swifts' house every day. Why do you think they reacted so strongly just now? But Hendrix is terrible with words. He never says the right things, so the Swifts don't welcome him at all," Beatrice said.

Noelle was still confused. "Why would he go there?"

Beatrice looked at her. "Why do you think? He did it for you, of course. He doesn't want you to stay trapped in the past with Seline's passing, nor does he want you to be sad. But he can't bring Seline back to life, so the only thing he can do is beg the Swifts to forgive you.

"He thought if they could just say they forgive you, you might be able to move on. In fact, what he's doing isn't much different from what I did today. It's just that I brought you along to see it for yourself.

"Noelle, I just wanted you to know-we've all seen your pain. You're not alone."

Noelle didn't respond. She just sat there quietly, staring blankly at Beatrice. It was a long time before she finally snapped out of it and lowered her head.

Her hands—which were resting on her knees-slowly balled into fists. She gripped them so hard, as if trying to drain all her strength into them. Her knuckles turned stark white, and her whole body trembled.

Beatrice didn't stop her. She only reached out and gently wrapped Noelle's hands in her own.

that moment, the car pulled up

as they arrived, Hendrix came rushing out of the house. He wasn't even wearing a coat, and for once, the man who was always so composed looked

the car, Hendrix strode forward in a

see the Swifts'," Beatrice

expression darkened instantly. "Why would you

as the words left his lips, he caught sight of

car.

saw how pale

he strode forward and pulled her into his arms. His grip was tight-too tight. He held her so firmly that for a brief moment,

hold. Then, he carefully pulled back to take a look at

closed her eyes briefly. "I

said. Then, without another word, he

resist.