The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 51 Chapter 51

Finally, Noelle sank onto the couch, wrapping her arms tightly around herself.

Just then, the same unknown number flashed on her phone again.

She hadn't saved the number, but after seeing it just once the previous night, it was already seared into her memory. Without hesitation, she grabbed the phone and hurled it to the floor.

At Nivis Villa, Mabel stood on the other side of the ornate iron gate, her sharp gaze fixed on the scruffy man in front of her. "And who are you supposed to be?"

"I'm William Kaplan, I'm Luna's... I mean, Noelle's father, William said, baring a grin that revealed yellowed teeth. "I know she's staying here. Tell her to come out and see me.

It was common knowledge in Coppersville that Noelle had been missing as a child and had spent over a decade in the countryside. One glance at the man, and Mabel instantly recognized who he was. Her lips curled in disdain as her gaze swept over him.

"Ms. Noelle has moved out."

"She moved out? How is that possible? Isn't she-"

interrupted, her tone laced with irritation. "If

the wealthiest man in

never expected Noelle and Hendrix to be

for a while now. So

want to look at William again. Rolling

found Hendrix coming down the stairs. He was adjusting the

someone at the wrong door," Mabel replied

gaze, his sharp eyes locking onto hers. Even though Mabel had practically raised him and was a good 20 years his

a moment before confessing, "That man said he was Mrs. Freeman's... I

Hendrix's brows

Swanson," Mabel added hurriedly, immediately sensing Hendrix's misunderstanding. "It's probably her adoptive father. You could tell just

he come looking for

response, his expression unreadable as he took a seat

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