Chapter 48 +25 BONUS Noelle was wearing a long black dress .
Her hair fell loosely over her shoulders , the ends slightly curled .
There was a gentle smile at the corners of her lips , and she looked incredibly serene .
Liam must have said something to her because her smile deepened , and then she lifted her eyes to look at him .
Her gaze shimmered , like a glimmering lake under the sun .
Hendrix realized he had never seen her smile like that before .
In his memories , Noelle had always been quiet and dull But as soon as the thought crossed his mind , another memory surfaced .
It was from the last time in the car , when she had kissed him suddenly an impulsive kiss that landed on his lips .
while they fought over the sketchbook .
That had been Noelles first kiss to him .
And it seemed it would also be the last .
As Hendrix lingered on that thought , ahead of him , Liam had taken a few steps forward .
He turned and said .
something else to Noelle , who smiled and shook her head .
Liam didnt say anything more .
He just opened the door and got into the car .
Noelle remained where she stood without moving .
The night wind tousled her hair , and she reached up to push it back .
Then , she waved goodbye to Liam , who was already inside the car .
The vehicle slowly rolled away , and Noelles smile gradually faded .
Her eyes were cast downward , and she seemed lost in thought .
Hendrix didnt hesitate .
He pressed the gas pedal and drove right up to her .
The black Maserati was a model Noelle knew all too well .
At first , she thought her eyes were playing tricks on her .
It wasnt until he lowered the window that she realized it was real .
Get in .
Hendrixs voice was as cold and calm as always .
No need .
Noelle was stunned , but she quickly regained her composure .
Ill take the subway .
Once she finished speaking , Noelle started to walk around his car .
However , Hendrix quickly reversed and blocked .
her path .
He didnt say a word , but the message was clear .
Noelle pressed her lips into a tight line .
Her hand , which had been resting at her side , briefly tugged at the fabric of her dress before she finally opened the car door .
She didnt sit in the passenger seat .
Once inside , she asked directly , What do you want to say , Mr.
Freeman ? Hendrix didnt answer .
His expression remained as neutral as ever as he started the car .
He accelerated abruptly , and Noelle was thrown forward , nearly hitting her head against the seat in front of her .
She quickly grabbed the handrail beside her and frowned at him .
Hendrix seemed completely unaware of her discomfort , continuing to drive without a change in demeanor .
Hendrix .
Noelle couldnt hold back .
What do you want from me ? Hendrix lightly pressed the gas pedal , slowing the car down before saying , The Hawthorne family is focused on +25 BONUS Chapter developing new energy .
Theyve made significant progress , but no one can predict how things will go in the future .
Youre all rushing into things .
Be careful , or you might capsize .
Noelle hadnt expected him to bring this up .
After a brief pause , she replied , This has nothing to do with you , does it ? Hendrix chuckled .
Noelle , its been less than half a month since we got divorced .
Dont you think youre moving on a little too quickly ? Noelle met his gaze through the rearview mirror .
After a moment , she smiled .
Oh , are you jealous , Mr.
Freeman ? As soon as the words left her mouth , Hendrixs brows furrowed deeply .
Do you think thats possible ? he retorted , his voice cold and sharp .
Clearly , he didnt appreciate the joke .

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There was unmistakable distaste in his words .
Noelle knew it was impossible for him to be jealous .
He simply didnt want to be tied to her anymore .
He didnt want anyone talking about how quickly she had moved on after their divorce .