The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 57

Chapter 57 Chapter

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"I didn't know you would also come here tonight, Mr. Freeman. Had I known, I would've invited you to join us, Liam said with a smile, his tone composed and showing no signs of awkwardness at all.

Hendrix released his grip and cast a glance at Noelle, who kept her head low, making it clear she had no intention of acknowledging him.

Withdrawing his gaze, Hendrix replied to Liam, saying, "Since you're on a date, I won't bother you. Goodbye.

"Okay. See you."

After the brief exchange, the owner continued to escort Hendrix into the restaurant, while Liam returned to his seat across from Noelle.

"I didn't know he'd be here tonight," Liam explained.

responded with a smile, her expression a

tense and awkward. With him no longer driving the conversation, an awkward silence settled between

for a

to tell Liam her decision, a voice suddenly interrupted them,

voice. Looking up, she saw William grinning as he approached their table. "Having dinner,

you are?" Liam

shaking Liam's hand. "What an impressive man you are! I'm Noelle's father-well, her adoptive father from

of the

glance at Noelle. "Noelle, this is your adoptive father?" "That's right! I was away for a few years and couldn't visit her, but when I heard about your plans to get married, I

crisp

toward Noelle. Her head was now raised, and she said resolutely,

knew was always soft-spoken and gentle. But in this moment, she resembled a porcupine with

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