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

well-balanced, and

strained smile in place

down!"

into their seats, and Craig seamlessly started

so clearly aware of their intentions, she might have thought

greeting, he didn't seem to focus much on Noelle. Instead, he naturally joined in on the adults' conversation, is voice calm

spoke up, "Ms. Swanson, you're 24 years old this

continued. "About this time last year at Rosewood Hotel."

to the nines

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 care about her. Even until today, Noelle still didn't know what Hendrix had been doing that night. He had

it. But when Wendy brought it up again, she felt a dull ache in her chest, like

chance to meet

in her eyes as she 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 information, Ms. Swanson. Would it

voice was calm but firm,

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