Hendrix's attitude was uncharacteristically deferential—enough to arouse suspicion and anxiety.
But Marshall remained far calmer than Marla. He raised his glass without hesitation and said, "No need for apologies. What matters is that Noelle's been found."
"Thank you for your concern, Mr. Swift," Hendrix replied.
The two men conversed pleasantly, and after downing his drink in one gulp, Hendrix turned to look at Noelle.
Noelle was frowning at the Swift couple, as if something had just occurred to her—or perhaps she was simply trying to recall a memory.
But even that small action was enough to make Marla visibly uneasy.
Clutching her wine glass, Marla hesitated for a moment before asking Noelle, "But why was there no news from you during that time? You have no idea how frantic Mr. Freeman was searching for you here. Were you unreachable, or was there another reason?"
Marla probed carefully, her eyes fixed on Noelle, searching for something in her expression.
Though she had already heard about Noelle's memory loss from Dylan, something about it still felt unreal. Marla couldn't be sure if it was true and was worried that Noelle was merely pretending.
"I've forgotten parts of my past," Noelle answered, not hiding anything. "If Hendrix hadn't found me, I might still not know who I am. But maybe it's because this city feels so familiar that I've started to remember bits and pieces lately."
As soon as the words left her lips, Marla visibly paled.
"What have you remembered?" she asked quickly. Her flustered voice seemed to give something away. Realizing her slip, she immediately glanced at Marshall.
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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...