The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 24 Chapter 24

Sandra's arm was linked with Hendrix. They were both wearing matching blue outfits. At a glance, it looked like they were the perfect couple.

Noelle felt as if she had been slapped by her own husband. Bitterness welled up in her. Not even the cake could push the bitter taste away.

She did not continue her conversation with Maxwell. Instead, she placed her cake down on the table. Just as she turned to leave, Sandra saw her.

"Noelle!"

Her voice was loud and clear. It was impossible for Noelle not to hear her. At the same time, Maxwell stepped in front of her, blocking her path of escape.

Noelle frowned at him.

looked straight ahead and siled,

to him, and shook Maxwell's

Maxwell excitedly as well. Her eyes were

smiled

reaction. She turned her smile onto Noelle. "Noelle, why didn't you

last one to arrive. I didn't expect to see Hendrix at the door! Actually, why didn't you come

why she had turned up with Hendrix,

turned. "No particular reason," she replied simply, dot

must have prepared all these cakes for Noelle, didn't you? But I don't think she

horrible. Noelle

of playing along with her act. "Sorry, she said. "I need to go to the bathroom." With that,

about to give her the

she could react, the hand made its way