The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 143 Chapter 143

This was Yvonne's first visit to Freeman Manor. She had thoughtfully prepared gifts for both Ophelia and Beatrice, and it was clear from their reactions that they really welcomed her. For the first time in months, there was finally a stir of liveliness in the once-quiet manor.

Hendrix was actually quite surprised by Beatrice's reactions. After all, he had always assumed she adored Noelle, that her loyalty to Gerald's wish was unshakeable.

It was only at that moment that Hendrix realized something he hadn't before-Beatrice simply didn't like Sandra. It was just as she had once said to him, "You can be with anone but Sandra."

The same smile Beatrice had once offered to Noelle now found its way to Yvonne

During dinner, Ophelia suddenly brought up the previous night's auction. "I heard there was quite a commotion at the auction last night."

Hendrix's hand paused mid-motion.

Yvonne glanced at him first before replying with a smile, "Yes, Mrs. Freeman Senior. How did you know?" "How could I not know when it had spread like wildfire within my social circles?" Ophelia frowned. "That Noelle... I used to think she was a sensible young lady, only for her to turn out-

"Mom," interjected Beatrice.

to

has nothing to do with this family anymore, so let's not bring her up again," continued Beatrice, her voice calm but

annoyance. "I know she has nothing to do with this

but can't lat

are actually the victims here? The Swansons kept Noelle's past hidden so well that we had no idea about it at all. Because

the past now, and... I

is the pitiful one here. She kept

effectively stopping Ophelia from going on. "Let's not bring up anyone who doesn't have anything to do

he turned to Yvonne. "I need to make a call. Please continue on

reply, he got up and left

with his

wasn't surprised. She even took to comforting Yvonne. "That's Hendrix for you. You'll