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

turned her back to him, and

excitedly as well. Her eyes

just smiled

mind his lackluster reaction. She turned her smile onto

thought I'd be the last one to arrive. I didn't expect to see Hendrix

managed to explain why she had turned up with Hendrix, but the main point was

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

brightened all the same and changed the subject.. "Max, you must have prepared

horrible. Noelle could puke at

playing along with her act. "Sorry, she said.

about to give her the chance. As soon as she

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