The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 313 Chapter 313

Beatrice handed the box to Noelle. "Even though we've known each other for a while, since you and Hendrix have decided to start over, it's only right to mark the occasion with something auspicious. This was part of my wedding gift when I got married, so I'll give it to you as a gift for today."

"This is too much," Noelle said.

"It's fine," Beatrice replied with a smile. "Hendrix has already made up his mind about you, so everything of mine will end up with you eventually anyway, won't it?"

Noelle looked at the woman in front of her. She was still the same-poised, composed, every bit as dignified as the Beatrice in her memories.

But what Noelle remembered even more vividly was how this same Beatrice had once been so desperate to escape the Freeman family-so much so that she was even willing to take her own life.

And now, her lover was gone.

That part of the past had long been forgotten by everyone in their circle, as if it had never happened. Even Beatrice herself seemed to have erased it entirely.

But Noelle remembered. And now, she didn't know how to respond to her. Hendrix, however, acted swiftly, reaching out to take the gift on her behalf.

you, Mom," he

to Hendrik. "Your grandmother's unwell. Go upstairs and check on her. Noelle

me," Hendrix said, tightening his

"You've already gotten your marriage certificate, and you're still worried I'll

nothing further. After giving Noelle

back to Noelle. "Have a seat. I had the

at the coffee cup in front of her, then looked back at Beatrice. "What is it you want to

After a moment of

Noelle frowned.

of the document I gave you back then that Hendrix misunderstood you. If not for that, maybe the

cut her

at

Even though it was the height of summer, she seemed to feel unbearably cold, pressing her palms tightly against the

you hadn't met with me back then, things between him and me would never have stayed fine. In his world, only interests matter. Even