The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 740

Hendrix went to pick up Rosie as promised.

As soon as they met, Beatrice noticed his pale complexion and frowned. "What have you been doing? You look terrible."

"I was just really busy the past couple of days," Hendrix replied while crouching down in front of Rosie. "Ready to go home with me?"

Rosie nodded. She appeared reserved on the surface, but as soon as she turned around, she immediately grabbed her little backpack.

Hendrix watched her and smiled faintly. Just then, his phone rang. When he saw the name on the screen, his expression stiffened slightly.

Rosie didn't know what that expression meant. It seemed like anticipation, but also unease. Before she could get a closer look, Hendrix turned to her.

"Wait here. I need to take this call."

With that he turned and walked slowly to the yard. The caller was clearly patient. When Hendrix didn't answer the first call, they immediately dialed again. This time, Hendrix picked up.

your doing, isn't it?" Dylan asked

Hendrix didn't respond.

on being upright and despises such methods? What's with the

ignored his taunt and instead

The question silenced Dylan.

asked again,

laughed again. "So, all this fuss was just to ask that question? Do your partners

play games with you," Hendrix replied. "I'm giving you ten minutes. If you don't give me an answer, that's fine. I'll just expose everything

really think that I'll let

her. So, what other choice do I have? Dylan there's a limit to my patience. If I don't get an answer within ten

was about to hang up when Dylan said, "Who said I'm not going to tell you? After all this time, you've already suffered enough anyway. So, it

...

now frantic-nothing like his slow steps earlier. With his head down, he