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.

at her. He looked straight ahead and siled, putting out his hand. "Mr. Freeman.

who had turned her back to him, and shook Maxwell's hand.

well. Her eyes were large and bright, shining almost as bright as the

just smiled at

mind his lackluster reaction. She turned her smile onto Noelle. "Noelle,

didn't expect

why she had turned up with Hendrix, but the

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

the subject.. "Max, you must have prepared all these cakes for Noelle, didn't you? But I don't think she likes cake now. I've never

was horrible. Noelle could puke

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

Noelle wasn't about to

could react, the hand made its way around her