The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 56 Chapter 56

Noelle and Liam met at a private restaurant.

Despite having lived in Coppersville for a few years, Noelle never would've known that such a place existed if Liam hadn't brought her there that day.

The restaurant was tucked away on the border between the orban and rural areas of Coppersville. It featured white walls, black tiles, lotus ponds, and bamboo groves. At first glance, Noelle mistook this place for a scenic garden rather than a restaurant.

The owner of the restaurant was a young woman whose appearance was unremarkable, but she exuded grace and spoke with elegance.

It seemed that Liam had made all the arrangements beforehand. Without even taking their order, the woman simply served them coffee and left the room.

"Their ingredients are all prepared fresh daily. So, I had to pre-order the dishes yesterday. I hope that's okay," Liam explained with a gentle smile.

One wouldn't be able to tell from his face that he was annoyed with Noelle for losing contact with him two days earlier.

her head. "It's

specialty. The beans were grown

see," Noelle replied absent-mindedly. She sipped the coffee, unable to fully

His tone was steady, and the conversation

she enjoyed spending time with him, and she couldn't understand why he was still single. Despite his imperfections,

seen you before," Liam

Noelle blinked in surprise.

two years ago. I visited Coppersville University, and you were performing a play

"Romeo and Juliet?"

Liam smiled.

that one time." Noelle's brows furrowed slightly. "But that time,

noticed you. You were stunning," Liam said with a

just a matter of family alliance. But now, it

about to say more when the restaurant owner's