The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 746

Hendrix's phone continued to ring. Beside him, Jerry was still rambling about something. The man sitting next to her was speaking animatedly, trying to explain himself.

But all those sounds faded into nothing for Hendrix. His vision narrowed to only the woman in front of him. She was sitting beside the man, wearing a rough but clean white shirt, her hair tied into a low ponytail.

Hendrix was actually standing quite far from her. But the woman's figure was etched into his mind. His breathing grew rapid, his hands clenched, and even his shoulders began to tremble slightly.

"Mr. Freeman?" Jerry had been talking the whole time. But when he realized Hendrix hadn't responded, he couldn't help but call out to him.

Hendrix didn't answer. He just stood there, staring intently at the woman.

"Mr. Freeman, are you—" Jerry wanted to say more, but Hendrix had already started walking toward her.

hesitant, stiff, and slow.

steps were almost unsteady. Then, he saw her face. The face he had dreamed of day and night now appeared before him after 36

say something, but

She had lost weight. Her skin was a bit more tanned, and there was a scar on her temple. With just a glance, Hendrix noticed all the

The man noticed him and was about to ask, but Hendrix had already reached out

pressed against his chest and he felt her warmth against him, Hendrix finally knew-this wasn't a dream. No one knew how many times he had dreamed of this moment over the past

those dreams was matched only by the terror and fear he felt upon waking. But now, he could confirm it wasn't a dream. It was real—he

it felt like he wanted to merge her into his very bones. The people around him were

didn't care. He just

come back to his senses. He pulled Noelle away but kept a tight hold around her wrist.

and struggled even harder. Her eyes were filled with fear as she looked at

way. Just as he was about to say something, the man beside her rushed forward

police station! Hey, aren't you guys