Chapter 312 Noelle hadnt told Hendrix which hotel she was staying at .
But this was Coppersville , and there was little here he couldnt find out if he wanted to .
The next morning , just as Noelle woke up , the doorbell rang .
When she opened the door , Hendrix stood there , smiling brightly at her .
Lets go to the courthouse , he said .
He wasnt wearing a jacket today , just a crisp white shirt .
Combined with his soft , slightly tousled hair , it made Noelle pause for a moment .
For a fleeting second , it felt like she was back in the past , hiding in a corner , secretly watching him .
But s she quickly shut down the thought .
Now , she knew better .
The person he had been back then was a lie , just as the version of him she thought shed come to understand later was a lie .
The man standing before her now shameless , ruthless , and utterly self serving was the real Hendrix .

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Ive already picked out clothes for you .
Youve got your documents ready , right ? Noelle had planned to say she hadnt brought them , but Hendrix seemed to have anticipated her excuse .
Youve already signed the agreement .
I doubt youd stoop to using forgotten documents as a delay tactic , would you ? Dont you find that pointless ? Noelle clenched her hands involuntarily .
Finally , she said , Dont worry .
I have everything .
Hendrixs smile deepened in satisfaction .
He held out a bag toward her .
Good .
Then , get changed , and well head out , Before long , they arrived at the courthouse .
This was Noelles third time coming to this place .
What she hadnt expected was that all three times , it would be with the same person .
The difference was her heart grew colder with each visit .
Neither of them was new to marriage , so the process had a strange sense of familiarity .
In less than an had the marriage certificates in their hands .
hour , they Noelle didnt spare hers a second glance .
She simply tossed it into her bag and turned to hail a cab .
But Hendrix quickly grabbed her hand .
Noelle frowned and looked at him .
What now ? I told my grandma and mom that Id bring you home for lunch today .
Noelles breath hitched , but she quickly responded , I didnt agree to that .
Do you I your opinion matters ? Hendrix looked at her and continued , Besides , you havent properly visited my mom since she woke up , have you ? Noelle gave a forced smile .
Didnt I already see her once ? I mean actually meeting her and having a conversation .
Dont you have questions you want to ask her ? Noelle fell silent .
Taking advantage of her hesitation , Hendrix guided her straight into the car .
+25 BONUS Chapter 312 The sun blazed overhead , and the yard at Freeman Manor was , as always , meticulously maintained .
Uniformed staff bustled about the estate , their presence adding to the atmosphere of wealth and order .
Noelle couldnt even recall the last time shed been here .
Seeing it all again now gave her a strange sense of disconnection , as if it belonged to a different lifetime entirely .
Hendrix had clearly informed them in advance of their arrival , yet when they stepped inside , there was no one in the living room , saved for Beatrice .
Mrs.
Freeman Senior hasnt been feeling well since last night , so she didnt come downstairs this morning , Grant murmured to Hendrix .
Whether she was truly ill or not , no one could say for sure .
Still , it was at least a passable explanation , enough to avoid making Noelle feel awkward .
Not that it mattered Noelle clearly didnt care .
Her attention was entirely focused on the person standing in front of her .
Beatrice smiled warmly at her .
Noelle , its been a while .
Noelle closed her eyes briefly , then finally replied , Hello , Mrs.
Freeman .
Youve already registered your marriage , havent you ? Just call me Mom , Beatrice said with a faint smile , glancing at the household staff beside her ! The household staff immediately understood and handed over an ornate gift box .
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