The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 315 Chapter 315

"That's different," said Noelle.

"How is it different?" Hendrix shot back.

Noelle turned her head to look at him. "Why bother asking when you already know the answer?" Hendrix fell silent, but the hand gripping his cutlery tightened abruptly, causing his veins to bulge. Noelle quickly averted her gaze. Her voice still calm, she added, "Besides, it's our second marriage. What's the point of having a big ceremony?"

Hendrix was about to argue when Beatrice cut him off, "I agree with Noelle. You've already got the marriage certificate, and a wedding is just a formality-it's not that important. But we should still make a public announcement about the marriage, so why not plan a nice banquet instead?"

This time, Noelle didn't argue with Beatrice's suggestion.

"No. We're having a wedding ceremony," insisted Hendrix flatly. "I've already asked the wedding planner to arrange it."

Beatrice frowned, but Hendrix didn't spare her a glance. Instead, he turned and fixed his gaze on Noelle. But Noelle didn't give him any reaction at all.

Hendrix suddenly felt deflated. He was like a fully inflated balloon suddenly released, flailing in the air with a hint of comical helplessness.

more like a petulant child, resorting to tantrums in a desperate

merely stood there, watching coldly from the sidelines,

the faintest reaction.

Hendrix stopped looking at her altogether. He then stood up abruptly and said, "I have things to take care of, so if you'll excuse me." "Where are

"The office."

pressed, though Hendrix could help but hope she might ask how he planned

But she didn't.

way he was looking at her, Noelle finally glanced at him-just briefly. Then, she

and simply turned and left, his steps brisk and determined. In truth, there was no urgent maller waiting for him. He just needed to leave this place as quickly as

defeat.

meal, Noelle hailed a cab and left Freeman Manor on

stood there, looking as if

offered a faint sinile before turning and

streets, Noelle found herself momentarily at a loss for where to

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