The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

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"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.

a petulant child, resorting to

there, watching coldly from the sidelines, unwilling to spare him

the faintest reaction.

he did seemed utterly ridiculous. Finally, 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

"The office."

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

But she didn't.

glanced at him-just briefly. Then, she simply uttered at

urgent maller waiting for him. He just needed to leave this place as quickly as

defeat.

a cab and left Freeman Manor

Beatrice stood there, looking as if she wanted

She simply offered a faint sinile before turning and getting into the

streets, Noelle found herself momentarily at a loss for where

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