Chapter 84
Two days later, it was Hendrix’s birthday.
He had never really cared much about birthdays, but when his family insisted on throwing him a party this year, he didn’t refuse.
Noelle, of course, wasn’t going to attend the event, Instead, Hendrix sent her a message in the evening, asking her to wait for him at Percy Gardens.
The party was a success. Nearly everyone who mattered in the social circles had shown up. While the event wasn’t open to the public, a few minor celebrities had managed to sneak in.
Since Hendrix’s divorce had become public knowledge, more people seemed eager to get close to him. Their motives were more obvious now–straightforward, even.
Over the course of the night, Hendrix had his clothes ruined three times. By the time the last person spilled a drink on him, he didn’t even bother to change. He simply pushed aw
the hand that tried to touch him.
“Mr. Freeman, why don’t you let me clean that up for you? The woman, wearing a strapless gown, looked at him with eyes full of soft, seductive longing
But Hendrix wasn’t moved. He glanced at her without any change in expression and said flatly, “No need.”
Then, he turned to Dan.
Dan immediately stepped forward, clearing the woman away. Afterward, Hendrix gave a quick order, saying, leaving. See to the guests and make sure they get home safely.”
“You’re leaving now? Should I have the driver…” Dan started to ask.
“No. I’ll take a cab.”
“I’m
Hendrix knew that leaving with his car would only attract more attention. At that moment, all he wanted was to slip away quietly and alone.
Before Dan could say another word, Hendrix had already made his way toward the exit.
Outside, the neon lights still glittered in the bustling city. Hendrix turned his head and suddenly thought of his birthday last year.
Back then, Beatrice had also insisted on organizing a party for him. But that year, he had just missed his first wedding anniversary with Noelle. She hadn’t taken the initiative to speak to him in days.
On to
top of that, he had been quite busy during that period. So, he refused Beatrice’s suggestion. He had thought that the day would pass without any real significance, and he didn’t care about the gifts or the well–wishes.
But that night, he received a gift from Noelle–that lighter Along with the gift, there was a plate of homemade spaghetti she had made herself.
Maybe it was the alcohol he had drunk that night, but Hendrix suddenly found himself missing… the taste of that spaghetti.
Noelle wasn’t sure how long she had been waiting at Percy Gardens.
She had come right after receiving Hendrix’s message. But when she opened her phone, she saw that he was
hosting a party. There were even photos of him with celebrities posted on Twitter.
Clearly, Hendrix didn’t need her.
Noelle had initially planned to leave, but then she remembered what the doctor had said to her earlier that day.
Hendrix had arranged for Cynthia to be transferred to a new hospital. The doctor there had told her that they had observed some reactions during today’s tests, and there might be a chance for her to wake up.
Noelle had waited for eight years.
During that long stretch of time, she had long given up hope. She was convinced it was just her obsession and that she would never see Cynthia open her eyes again.
But now, they were telling her that Cynthia might really wake up.
Thinking of this, Noelle suddenly felt that waiting for a few hours for Hendrix wasn’t so difficult after all.
After all… he had done what he promised. So, she would do her best to fulfill what he wanted her to do.
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