The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 118 Chapter 118

"I've prepared a gift for her. You can take it with you when the time comes," Ophelia said. "That boy from the Quinlan family... His status may be lacking, but this is ultimately the Swanson family's matter.

"I just hope the two of them can be happy."

As Ophelia spoke, her gaze seemed fixed on Hendrix, as if waiting for his reaction.

But Hendrix remained calm, responding only with a brief um".

Beatrice, who had been silent until then, suddenly spoke up, "Noelle will probably be at the engagement banquet, right?"

That name was rarely mentioned in Freeman Manor anymore, but as soon as Beatrice said it, the other two in the room slightly frowned.

"Isn't she no longer connected to the Swanson family?" Ophelia asked, glancing at Hendrix.

Hendrix continued eating without a change in expression, the slight furrow in his brows fading as though it had never been there.

event. Regardless of the situation,

"Mm, that's true."

"I'll deliver the gift myself." She turned to

Hendrix didn't respond.

all, it's just an

down his utensils just as Ophelia finished

"And for the weekend..."

if the matter wasn't worth further discussion. "I have some work at the company, so I'll head out

he stood

figure with a frown. When she turned back, she saw that Beatrice had resumed eating,

The weekend arrived quickly.

at the Quinlan family's private

banquet tables were arranged neatly, and an elegant archway was

an engagement party, Sandra didn't wear a wedding dress. Instead, she chose a light blue evening gown that perfectly accentuated

fresh, was now bold with winged eyeliner, red lips, and

her side as