The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 31 Chapter 31

Once Noelle entered the cab, Matilda's call came. "Get home right now."

Matilda then ended the call without waiting for a response.

Noelle had no objections to that. Her original plan was to return to the Swanson residence anyway. Evidently, Matilda was one of sheer exasperation. Noelle had barely set foot inside the house when the former delivered a vicious slap.

The impact was so forceful that it sent Noelle's hair-once neatly tucked behind her ear-flying, followed by a ringing buzz in her ears.

"Do you know what you've done?" Matilda thought the slap wasn't enough and was ready to deliver another one.

Right then, a deep voice sounded and interrupted her movement, "Stop it."

dropped. When she

gray waistcoat, his hair showing strands of white. Yet, his posture remained straight, and his face showed

to the side. "She's

she's done!" Matilda gritted her teeth at Noelle. "You were against me when

a deep breath" Craig appeared much calmer

me to meet the Freemans now. Once you apologize to them, I'll forget today ever

you." Noelle's answer was

gaze dimmed. "What do you think you're doing,

rash decision. The divorce is something I've been

your marriage only

naturally sharp, commanding presence made one unable

him. "I've made up my mind. As for salvaging

it comes to the worst-case scenario, remember that you still have another