The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 22 Chapter 22

Noelle lowered her eyes, staring at the photograph in the newspaper. In it, she looked disheveled and utterly

humiliated.

However, right now, she was calm. She did not say anything as she picked up the newspaper and threw it into a nearby trash can. Then, she opened the car door again.

"Let's go," she told Levi, her voice calm.

Levi did not dare start the car. He just looked at Hendrix cautiously.

Hendrix was staring at Noelle impassively.

Noelle did not look at him. She didn't even give him a second glance as she rolled the window up.

When that happened, Hendrix turned and went into the horse without hesitation.

He wasn't looking at Noelle, but Noelle was staring after him, watching his back as he left. She knew what

was telling her. He wasn't going to go to the party

own.

used to this. After all, she'd always been

was much livelier than Noelle had

showed who

they were throwing a lavish

behind this, but Maxwell did not tell Noelle why. Noelle did not

looking for Maxwell, a voice sounded, "Hey,

did not need to look behind her to know who it was. She had no intention of giving her attention, but just

voice was shrill. She usually traveled in a

they did in

fists and looked over at Ruth. "Do you need anything?" she asked

under Noelle's stare, Ruth suddenly

Sandra, but her skin was so fair it was almost glowing, especially when contrasted with her black gown. Her eyes weren't large, but they were clear, which made her seem aloof

at Ruth.

recovered quickly with a scoff. "What's with