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.

He looked straight ahead and siled, putting

had turned her back to him, and

long time no see!" Sandra greeted Maxwell excitedly as well. Her eyes were large and bright, shining almost as

just smiled at

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

to arrive. I didn't

had turned up with Hendrix, but the main point was her

turned. "No particular reason," she

prepared all these cakes for Noelle, didn't you?

acting was horrible. Noelle could puke at

act. "Sorry, she said. "I need to go to the bathroom."

but Noelle wasn't about to

hand. Before she could react, the hand made its way around