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

and

smile in place and slowly reached

all sit down!"

seats, and Craig seamlessly started discussing business matters with

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

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

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

before," Wendy continued. "About this time last year at Rosewood Hotel."

and Hendrix's first anniversary celebration. That evening, she had dressed to the nines and was the center of everyone's attention.

the situation to everyone at the time, it still couldn't hide the fact that Hendrix simply didn't care about her. Even

it up again, she felt a dull ache

the chance to meet like this

she looked at Noelle couldn't be hidden. Gregory glanced over and was about to reprimand Wendy, but Liam interrupted, saying,

was calm but firm,

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