Chapter 42
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Though they had only been married for two years, Hendrix had known Noelle for several years before that.
In his memory, Noelle was always calm and steady. The only time he had ever seen her cry was when she had a miscarriage.
When he arrived, the surgery had been performed. It was late, and both families had already gone home. The nurse had fallen asleep by her side, while Noelle quietly sat on the bed.
She didn’t break down in tears–not even a quiet sob. She simply turned her head to look out the window, letting the tears fall one by one.
And what had Hendrix done at that moment?
He had already forgotten.
Even the life that had lasted less than three months–his mind barely held any memories or emotions about it.
However, the image of Noelle crying suddenly flooded back into his mind now, clear as day. That was one of the few times he had seen her so emotionally overwhelmed, apart from… those other special moments.
But just now, she had cried in front of Maxwell. She was even trembling
“Mr. Freeman?”
The voice from across the court snapped Hendrix back to reality.
He stopped thinking about it. He hummed in acknowledgment and served the ball again.
An hour later, Hendrix changed out of his clothes and left the VIP room.
When he returned to the first–floor court, Noelle and the others were gone. But on a chair nearby, a green hair tie was left behind.
Hendrix recognized it immediately–it was Noelle’s.
However, he didn’t approach it. He simply glanced at it before turning and walking away.
Levi had received the message in advance. When he saw Hendrix come out, he immediately opened the car door
for him.
“Back to the company, Mr. Freeman?”
“Yes.”
Hendrix got into the car and immediately opened his tablet. On it were emails waiting for his attention.
But as soon as Levi pulled out of the parking lot, Hendrix suddenly said, “Turn around.”
“What?”
Levi was taken aback. He even wondered for a moment if he had misheard.
“Turn around,” Hendrix repeated.
Levi quickly flicked on the signal to turn. As he drove the car back toward the gym, Levi asked, “Did you forget something? I can go inside and grab it for you?”
“No need.”
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Chapter 42
As he spoke, Hendrix was already getting out of the car.
But when he returned, he found that the hair tie was gone. The seat was now occupied by a young couple. The young woman was holding her phone and smiling brightly as she took pictures.
Noticing Hendrix’s gaze, the girl looked up at him. When she saw his face, her eyes lit up.
However, Hendrix didn’t stop for a moment. He simply turned and walked away.
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The readers' comments on the novel: The Sway and Slide of Love
Like how the story is progressing now but why is the author only releasing 3 chapters at a time? this is torture😩😩...
Woah chapters 41-45 is intense!! Good to see Noelle’s character who has come across as mostly detached actually express emotion....
I find Noelle’s character so frustrating, she comes across lacking any true emotion. The chapters where Rosie was missing was probably the most where we have seen some strong outward emotion shown. Dreading these next few chapters if she is going to do something drastic to “go find Seline” The author has taken us on a rollercoaster with these characters. The novel feels like it is at a stage now where they can come full circle....
A good change of pace and story in the last 10 chapters. Good to see the shift in Hendrix’s character (more patience) to win over Noelle and Rosie. Hope we start to see them warm up to him. Please no crazy twist where he loses them again. Have enjoyed this story and looking forward to its wrap up👨👩👧...
A good change of pace in the last 10 chapters. Also nice to see a shift in Hendrix’s character (more patience) to win Noelle and Rosie over. Hoping in these next few chapters we start to see Noelle and Rosie warm up to him. Please no crazy twist where he loses them again. Have enjoyed this story and looking forward to its wrap up 👨👩👧...
I have been in love with this novel but I don’t know how much patience I have to wait until the to finish line. Dear Author, can you atleast give us some idea about how long is this going to be or if there’s any turning point coming soon. And it would be great if you could upload at least 10 chapters at once. 5 chapters is making me more impatience with the anticipation of the further story of novel🙈...
I really hope there is a turning point in this story where Noelle starts to show some interest in Hendrix...