The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

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.

Noelle responded with a smile, her expression a ready

further, though the atmosphere now became tense and awkward. With him no longer driving the conversation, an

for

Liam her decision, a voice suddenly interrupted

body tensed instinctively upon hearing the voice. Looking up, she saw William grinning as he approached

you are?" Liam asked

hello! You must be Mr. Hawthorne," William exclaimed while shaking Liam's hand. "What an impressive man you are! I'm Noelle's father-well, her

of the restaurant, drawing the

right! I was away for a few years and couldn't visit her, but when I heard about your plans to get married, I rushed over to meet you. After all, her

crisp voice

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

he knew was always soft-spoken and gentle. But in this moment, she resembled a porcupine with its quills raised, like a fierce wild animal