However, Noelle was not present.

Hendrix's eyes scanned the room, but he quickly turned to the person standing behind Ophelia-who was in a white shirt and with deep-set eyes and a sharp nose.

It was no wonder that Noelle was stunned, as even Hendrix himself was momentarily taken aback by the person in front of him.

But it was only for a brief second before he regained his composure. He turned to the nearby maid. "Where's Noelle?"

His voice was crisp and clear, causing the conversation in the living room to come to an abrupt halt as everyone turned to look at him.

Yet, Hendrix seemed to ignore it all, not even greeting Ophelia or the others. His attention was solely fixed on the maid.

"Ms. Swanson went to the restroom. She should be..."

*Before the maid finished speaking, Hendrix had already walked forward.

Right at this moment, Noelle also came out. When she saw Hendrix, she was stunned, then she looked at the people in the living room.

Hendrix didn't care. He just grabbed her and turned around

Nobody expected this from him.

Even Ophelia was surprised. She only shouted when Hendrix reached the door, "Hendrix, stand right there.noveldrama

Hendrix finally stopped when he heard her voice. Then, he slowly turned around. "Oh, Grandma, Mom, you guys are here."

"What's that supposed to mean? Where would we be if not here? Are you blind?"

Ophelia had never been treated this rudely, so she was shaking in anger now.

Hendrix just smiled and said, "Sorry, Grandma. Something dirty blurred my vision just now, so I didn't see you guys.

They all knew who Hendrix was referring to. Ophelia's face turned even more livid now.

But it was as if Nathan didn't understand what Hendrix meant. He inched closer and said, "Hello, brother." Hendrix didn't reply and just looked at him emotionlessly. There were no emotions in his eyes, not even disgust or anger. It was like he was just looking at a tree by the street or a random building.

But Noelle sensed it. Hendrix's hand, which was grabbing her, was clenching tight. She couldn't help but frown in pain, but she still held it in and didn't shake off his hand.

Just when the atmosphere was very tense, Beatrice walked over and said, "Let's eat."

No one refused.

Hendrix stared at Nathan for a while and suddenly smiled. Alright. Let's eat."

His sudden change in attitude left everyone present momentarily stunned. Hendrix didn't give them much

of a reaction and just pulled Noelle toward the direction of the dining room.

The round table had Ophelia naturally sitting in the main seat. Beatrice sat to her left, and as usual, Hendrix sat to her right.

Noelle naturally followed him and sat, leaving Nathan to be seated on Beatrice's other side-directly across from Noelle.

"Hendrix, I know you have your grievances, but no matter what, Nathan is still your father's flesh and blood. He's been missing for so many years, and our family has wronged him enough.

"So, I've decided that he will return to the Freeman family from now on. I'm also planning to throw a banquet to officially announce his identity. What do you think?" Ophelia suggested.