The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 54 Chapter 54

Noelle returned to Coppersville. She wasn't sure if Craig still had people watching her, but she made no effort to avoid meeting William.

They met at Quivo a famous restaurant in Coppersville. When Noelle arrived, William was already there, sitting in a chair with one leg crossed over the other and flirting with a waitress.

His

gaze was invasive, and his words were vulgar. The young waitress, visibly distressed, kept her head down while tightly gripping the menu.

Even though Noelle had prepared herself for this meeting, the sight of William still made her feel uneasy. At that moment, William noticed her. He immediately got up and waved eagerly. "Luna!"

With clenched fists, Noelle approached the table.

The waitress, seeing her arrive, quickly set down the menu and fled as if she'd been granted amnesty. William's gaze lingered on the waitress' retreating figure for a moment before turning his attention back to Noelle. "Long time no see, Luna! You're even more beautiful now!"

As he

instantly pulled back and

want?" Noelle asked

what happened, I raised you for ten years. Now that you've hit the

were clenched so tightly that her nails dug into her palms. This was the only way she could

I'm not good for much. And after being locked up for so many years, this world feels like a completely different place. I have no other children.

but snicker. "Are you asking me to

nothing for you, right? Especially

you already go to Craig?

by the mention of Craig, her biological father. His lips curled

a stingy bastard. I had to practically beg just to get a measly few hundred thousand dollars from him. That's barely

money," Noelle said

William's eyes narrowed.

ties anymore Don't interfere in my life again from now on," Noelle said, then