The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

My Nephew Leonard 409 Chapter 409

Jean's temper flared quickly but faded just as fast. Or rather when it came to Dylan, she had always shown a level of tolerance she rarely afforded others.

So now, after just a few coaxing words from him, her anger dissipated.

At that moment, Dylan took the chance to say, "Alright. I really do need to make a call. You should head back in first. After all, you were the one who set this dinner up, so it wouldn't look good if neither of us were there."

"Fine. I'll go in first, but hurry up with the call."

Got it."

Dylan smiled, standing in place as he watched Jean return to the private dining room.

The moment she shut the door behind her, his smile vanished instantly. And in its place was obvious exhaustion and disgust.

He turned, about to find a quiet corner to have a smoke, but then, he saw Noelle standing there.

had been there, but from the look of her face,

He opened his mouth, as if wanting to say something, but no words came out in the

speak, either. She simply nodded at

must think I'm pathetic," Dylan suddenly

in her tracks, then shook her

don't have to comfort me," Dylan replied with a

it. After all, I did what I had to

and I think you've done quite well,"

endorsing Dylan's actions, but he couldn't shake the feeling that she was mocking

there was nothing but sincerity in

his teeth

to do it all over again

He knew exactly how the outside world saw him now,

by the filth of the world. His life had always been smooth sailing. His mother was the only daughter in the family, while he was the only

couldn't even comprehend those

So, he was well aware that behind his