The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 45 Chapter 45

"Mr. Swanson, it's been a long time,"

The Hawthorne couple, Gregory Hawthorne and Wendy Spencer, exchanged polite handshakes with Craig. Then, their gazes converged on Noelle almost in unison.

Craig glanced at Noelle. After she briefly clenched her hands together, she finally managed to force a smile.

"Let me introduce you to my daughter, Noelle," Craig said

"She's very beautiful," Gregory responded first, then motioned to his son.

The man across from Noelle then extended his hand. "Helld. I'm Liam Hawthorne."

He was dressed in a crisp suit, with black-framed glasses perched on his nose. His features weren't

but they were well-balanced, and he wore a

strained smile in place and slowly reached out her

sit down!" Craig called

settled into their seats, and Craig seamlessly started discussing

their intentions, she might

didn't seem to focus much

few more glances at Noelle, Wendy spoke up, "Ms. Swanson, you're 24 years old this year, right?"

"About this time last year at Rosewood Hotel." Her words caught Noelle

that event-it was her and Hendrix's first anniversary celebration. That evening, she had dressed to the nines and was the

night. Although Beatrice had explained the situation to everyone at the time, it still couldn't hide the fact that Hendrix simply didn't

it. But when Wendy brought it up again, she

have the chance to meet like this today," Wendy

looked at Noelle couldn't be hidden. Gregory glanced over and was about to reprimand Wendy, but Liam interrupted, saying, "By the way, I realize I don't have your contact

calm but firm,

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