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.

to cut through the

immediately turned

saw the person standing in the doorway,

I could do something like this?" Noelle took a deep breath. "Ms. Fisher, is it really necessary for someone of

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. That

hiding? Do you think that just because you're like this now,

reached out and prodded Noelle's

small, deliberate movement. But a jolt shot through Noelle, and her eyes snapped. up in alarm.

voice was sharp, completely unlike the calm she had

simply watched Noelle for

your child. No matter how much I hate you, the baby is

single word, because even as Jean spoke, she pulled out a small

just that I can't stand looking at your

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

grew up, she had intended to change her

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