To avoid his superiors blaming him for Hendrix losing too much blood, Jerry had him taken to his office. As he questioned Hendrix, he also tended to his wound.
Just as he finished, officers returned from the scene with two more people in tow.
"What are you doing? We're completely legal! I even gave her mother a wedding gift! Why are you bringing me to the station?" the man kept shouting angrily as he walked in.
Jerry frowned and turned to his colleague. "What's going on?"
"Oh, the courthouse reported them," the colleague explained. "They were there to register their marriage today, but the bride's ID didn't match her. The age didn't line up, either.
"Plus, she couldn't remember her full name and seemed a bit off. The courthouse staff suspected human trafficking, so they called us."
As the colleague spoke, Jerry glanced at the two newcomers.
He noticed that the woman was quite beautiful. Though she was dressed in rough clothes and her hair was disheveled, her tanned skin and delicate features made it clear she wasn't a local. It was no wonder the courthouse staff had been suspicious.
After a few more glances, Jerry looked away and said, "Have someone investigate this thoroughly. And keep that man quiet. There are other people in the office."
After giving his instructions, Jerry returned to his office. Hendrix's arm had been bandaged, and the officer taking his statement handed the report to Jerry.
He skimmed through it, his brows furrowing. Then, he looked at Hendrix and asked, "Mr. Freeman, are you saying you came here to look for your wife?"
"Yes."
"Was she from here?"
After a moment, Jerry said, "I understand. Don't worry. Once those men wake up, we'll question them thoroughly. However, since they're still in the hospital, you'll have to stay here for now."
He then quickly added, "Rest assured. Our chief has already arranged a hotel for you. I'll take you there now."
Hendrix remained standing where he was and asked softly, "Can I make a request?"
Jerry was caught off guard by the sudden shift in tone, but he quickly replied, "Of course. What is it, Mr. Freeman?"
"I'd like your help in finding my wife." Hendrix showed them a photo of Noelle on his phone. "They wouldn't have asked me to come here for no reason, so I suspect my wife must be somewhere nearby. Dead or alive, please help me find her."
Hendrix's voice grew even more strained. When he said the word "dead", his teeth clenched visibly.
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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...