The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

My Nephew Leonard 444 Chapter 444

Chapter 444

Noelle had no idea how she ended up in this place. She only remembered getting out of Hendrix's car and crossing

the street.

Then, someone tapped her on the shoulder. Before she could even turn around, a hand had already covered her mouth and nose.

And then, she passed out.

When she opened her eyes again, she was in an unfamiliar room. Her hands and feet were tightly bound, and the air was thick with the stench of mold.

The only source of light was a faint sliver of moonlight seeping through a small window, while the rest of the room was swallowed in darkness.

Noelle had no idea who had brought her here, let alone what their intentions were. Because until now, she hadn't even seen their faces.

she was searching the room for something to cut through the ropes, the old, creaking door

immediately turned her

in the doorway, her eyes widened slightly. "It's

You never thought I could do something like this?" Noelle took a deep breath. "Ms. Fisher, is it really necessary for someone of your

You're asking me if this is necessary?" Jean's smirk slowly faded. "I just can't stand you, Noelle. It drives me crazy knowing how much I'm struggling while you're out there living so happily." As she spoke, her gaze drifted downward and settled on Noelle's stomach. "How far along are you?" Noelle hadn't expected her to bring that up. Her expression shifted, and she shrank back instinctively.

the point of hiding? Do you think that just because you're

she spoke, she reached out

small, deliberate movement. But a jolt shot through Noelle,

sharp, completely unlike the

get angry. She simply watched Noelle for a moment

anything to your child. No matter how much I hate you,

single word, because even as Jean spoke, she pulled out a small knife. Noelle's eyes

stand

insecurity had always been her own face. She wasn't ugly in the slightest, but she was just so

to change her appearance through

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