Chapter 316 Night fell over Nivis Villa Hendrix still hadnt come home , but it wasnt like Noelle was waiting for him .
Instead , shed simply ordered takeout for herself .
The frozen peas pressed against her cheek had grown warm and the redness on her skin had started to fade .
Initially , shed worried that if Hendrix saw the mark , he might cause trouble for the Prichett family .
But now , it seemed that concern had been unnecessary .
Glancing at the clock on the wall , Noelle assumed Hendrix probably wouldnt be coming back tonight .
This was a feeling she was all too familiar with .
Once again , she was alone in Nivis Villa .
Hendrix was a husband in name only nothing more .
The only difference now was that she had to sleep in the master bedroom instead of the small bedroom she used .
to sleep in .
And perhaps it was this change that kept Noelle awake .
Even after lying down for a long time , sleep eluded her completely .
For a fleeting moment , she even considered returning to the small bedroom at the end of the hall .
At least it was a place she was familiar with .
Unlike the master bedroom , where the scent in the air was familiar , yet the room itself was filled with things that belonged to both of them things that made it completely different from before .
That strange , disjointed feeling both familiar and alien was like a dull blade pressed against her arm .
It wasnt enough to cause serious harm but sharp enough to make the pain unmistakably clear .
Noelle had tossed and turned for over an hour .
Just as a hint of drowsiness finally began to take hold , she heard the sound of an engine coming from downstairs .
She chose to ignore it , but the next moment , the doorbell rang .
Noelle still acted as if she hadnt heard it .
Yet the person outside didnt seem to mind .
They pressed the doorbell slowly and deliberately , one ring after another .
She suddenly remembered that there were no other staff in the house anymore .
So , if she didnt go down to open the door , the person outside would likely keep ringing indefinitely .
With that thought , she finally got up .
Apologies , Mrs.
Freeman .
Did I disturb your rest ? Dan stood at the door , his face full of contrition .
But Mr.
Freeman is drunk , so I had no choice but to bring him back .
Noelle glanced at him , then at the man he was supporting .
In the end , she stepped aside .
Come in .
ehouse .
Dan quickly helped Hendrix into the Hendrix was completely unconscious , reeking of alcohol so strongly that Noelle could smell it before she even got close .
When Dan eased him onto the couch , Hendrix didnt even make a sound .
Noelle didnt want to deal with him .
After letting Dan in , she immediately turned to head back upstairs , but Dan hurriedly called out to stop her .
Mrs.
Freeman ! Where are you going ? +25 BONUS Chapter 316 Is there something else ? No … Its just … Shouldnt there be someone to take care of Mr.
Freeman ? Arent you here ? Dan fell silent and stared at Noelle in shock .
The two stared at each other for a moment before Noelle finally said , Im not going to take care of him .
But before- That was before , Noelle cut him off without hesitation .
Dan fell silent again , his face full of discomfort .
Noelle offered a solution .
If youre willing , you can stay and look after him .
If not , just leave .
When hes drunk , he just sleeps anyway .
All we need to do is let him sleep it off .
After speaking , Noelle turned and went back upstairs .
As for what Dans reaction was , she didnt bother to check .
This time , she fell asleep quickly , but her sleep was restless .

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The moment she closed her eyes , fragmented and tangled dreams clung to her like vines , and , tried as she might , she couldnt break free from them ..
When she opened her eyes , it was still the early hours of the morning .
Her breathing was still heavy , and her mouth was parched .