Chapter 52 Thanks to Mabels reminder , Hendrix remembered that his birthday was approaching .
Once he got into the car , he instinctively pulled out the lighter he always carried .
It was black and gold , unadorned except for his initials engraved in the lower corner .
It was a simple , unremarkable gift .
en him .
However , it was the only gift Noelle had ever given The second year … Because he hadnt bothered to show up at their anniversary party , Noelle hadnt even sent him a perfunctory gift for his birthday last year .
And this year … Hendrix cut the thought short , slipping the lighter back into his pocket before opening the tablet in front of him .
But before he could focus , the car lurched to a sudden stop .
The jarring motion made his brows furrow sharply , and his eyes were stern .
Levi hurriedly explained , Apologies , Mr.
Freeman , but up ahead … Before the man could finish , someone who had been blocking the car moved to Hendrixs window and began banging on it .
The man appeared to be in his 50s , with his hair cropped short and a grin revealing yellowed teeth as he peered in .
Hendrixs first instinct was to ignore him , but then Mabels earlier words surfaced in his mind .
Pursing his lips , he rolled down the window .
Mr.
Freeman , right ? Hello ! Wow , Mr.
Freeman , youre even more striking in person than in the newspapers ! Truly impressive ! Hendrix remained calm .
And you are ? Me ? Oh , Im Luna uh , no , I mean Noelles father ! I just arrived in Coppersville .
I was actually looking for her , but I couldnt find her .
I never expected to run into you ! What a coincidence ! Is there something you need ? Hendrix asked directly .
No , nothing at all ! William quickly waved his hands .
Its just that I havent seen her in such a long time .
Ive been worried about how shes doing , but that br I mean , that child wont even answer my calls .
So , I had no choice but to come look for you .
Do you know I dont know where she is right now , either , Hendrix cut him off .
You two really divorced ? Yes .
But … how could you just divorce like that ? Did you two have an argument ? Come on .
Dont be so hasty with this .
Marriage is a big deal … Hendrix wasnt interested in entertaining Williams ramblings .
He glanced at Levi , who immediately got the message and pulled the man away .
Hendrix rolled the window up and turned back to the table in his hands .
Even as Levi started the car again , Williams voice could still be heard , mumbling and grumbling in the background .
1/2 Chapter 52 +25 BONUS Hendrix furrowed his brow slightly , then looked over at the spot beside him where William had touched .
He turned to Levi .
Take the car to get washed later .
Yes , sir , Levi replied immediately .
Hendrix hesitated for a moment before asking , Wheres Noelle now ? Levi was caught off guard by the question .
But with only the two of them in the car , it was clear Hendrix was speaking to him .
Though Levi didnt know , he could only respond as best he could .
Im not really sure , sir .
Hendrix didnt say anything further .
After a beat , Levi ventured , Should I have someone check ? No П need , Hendrix said , his voice dropping a little .
Levi fell silent , not daring to speak further .
Hendrix turned his attention to the tablet , pushing the encounter with William from his mind .
He didnt expect to see William that same evening .
But this time , William clearly wasnt looking for him .

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