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

were well-balanced, and he wore

in place and slowly reached

down!" Craig

Craig seamlessly started discussing business matters with

so clearly aware of their intentions, she might have thought this was just a

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

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

continued. "About this time last

had dressed to the nines and was the center of everyone's attention. She was the envy of every unmarried

at the time, it still couldn't hide the fact

Wendy brought it up again, she felt a dull ache in her chest,

the chance

and was about to reprimand Wendy, but Liam interrupted, saying, "By the way, I realize I don't have your contact information, Ms.

was calm but firm, effectively

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