Chapter 19 Chapter 19

Considering the maid's testimony and Sandra's hesitation just now, Matilda weighed the pros and cons and came to a decision. She turned to Noelle and barked, "Noelle Swanson!"

She would have slapped Noelle right there if Hendrix weren't present. She continued berating Noelle, "Sandy is your younger sister, and we Swansons see her as our daughter! Who do you think you are? And what do you take the family as?"

Noelle did not reply. After looking at the tearful Sandra, she turned to Hendrix, who stared at her glumly. Of course, he was upset to learn about his wife making such crass comments about others. He must have hated for his childhood friend to be insulted in that way.

Noelle was most devastated by Hendrix's unconditional trust in Sandra. He believed Sandra had a good reason to lash out against others. However, he never cared enough to inquire about the reason behind Noelle's fight with Ruth at the mall-it simply wasn't worth his attention.

Hendrix would never defend her. All he would do was drag her to the Swanson residence, ordering her to apologize to Sandra,

Noelle let out a sudden laugh. Staring at Matilda, she confessed in a calm and clear voice, "Yes. I said that. I wasn't wrong, though."

Her remark threw everyone off their feet. Matilda was shaking from head to toe in anger.

Hendrix warned her, "Noelle."

you adopted. I know that she looks closer to your ideal daughter, but I'm sorry to tell you that I'm your flesh and blood. Even if you refuse to acknowledge me, that doesn't change

in his eyes. "What

go on, but Hendrix swiftly came up to her. He had an indifferent look

was eerily calm and composed.

question.

and Sandra," ordered Hendrix as he avoided

questioned him, "And who are you to order me to

of intense fury. He gripped

one at Coppersville would take her side. She might have returned to her biological

and removed his hand. Then, she left

to her, but

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