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 look at

this family anymore, so let's not bring her up

her tongue in annoyance. "I know she has nothing to do with this family anymore,

but can't lat

that we had no idea about it at all. Because if we did,

Freeman Senior. That's all in the past now, and... I actually think

Ha! Hendrix is the pitiful one here. She kept him in the dark for so long. If

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

that, he turned to Yvonne. "I need to make a call.

waiting for a reply, he got up and left

smile might have made it seem like she was fine with his abrupt departure, but her slight

comforting