The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 2 The person speaking was Sandra's good friend, Ruth Upton. She was a heiress of a wealthy family. Ruth and Sandra had grown up together. She had always been the biggest supporter of Hendrix and Sandra's relationship. Now that Noelle had become Hendrix's wife instead, it came as no surprise that Ruth was unfriendly toward her.

Even when she noticed Noelle standing at the door, she didn't feel the least bit embarrassed or uneasy about what she'd said.

It was Sandra who greeted her first. "You're here, Noelle."

Noelle nodded. "I'm here to take you home. Have you packed your things?"

"Yes. I'm all set. Let's go," Sandra replied good-naturedly.

Ruth couldn't help but ask, "Where's Mr. Freeman? Sandy is being discharged today. Isn't he coming to pick her up?"

"He's gone to the office," Noelle replied.

"Oh, he seems really busy. I wonder if he's too busy to come or if you didn't let him come," Ruth conjectured with disdain.

Before Noelle could respond, Sandra interrupted softly, "Ruth, stop it."

Ruth chuckled coldly. "Why can't I talk about this? Did I hit the nail on the head?"

phone and scrolled to

do you mean by

seriously, "Aren't you curious whether I'm preventing him

was about to lose her temper, but Sandra hastily grabbed her hand and shook her head. She pleaded,

her teeth.

Sandra's suitcase and walked ahead. As soon as she got into the car,

Matilda calling. "Did you pick

Matilda's

"Yes," Noelle replied.

overseas and aren't back yet. After you bring

"Okay," Noelle answered calmly.

realize her tone had been a bit harsh, and after a brief

on the steering wheel tightened. A swirl of emotions rose inside her, but she suppressed it and responded softly,

silence, Matilda said, "Give

phone to Sandra,

Matilda in a soft and sweet voice. It was the

contrast with Noelle's cold and formal tone was