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,

her back to him, and shook Maxwell's hand. "Pleasure

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

smiled at her

smile

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

had turned up with Hendrix,

"No particular reason," she

have prepared all these cakes for Noelle, didn't you? But I don't think she likes cake now. I've never seen Hendrix get her any

was horrible. Noelle could puke at the

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

to offer to accompany her, but Noelle wasn't about to give her the chance. As soon as

her hand. Before she could react,