The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 156 Chapter 156 "Noelle."

Noelle paused mid-stride when she heard a crisp voice calling out from behind her. But then, she quickly pretended she hadn't heard anything and continued on her way.

Seeing this, Sandra rushed up and grabbed Noelle's hand just as she was about to get into the elevator. "Noelle, why are you ignoring me? Is this where you live now? Why do you put yourself through all this suffering? If you need-"

"Let go," Noelle ordered, her face devoid of any emotion.

Standing there, Sandra locked eyes with Noelle for a second before breaking out into a smile. "Noelle, don't be like this. Do you know what the situation at home is right now? Mom has fallen ill, and things in the company aren't that great, either. It's all because-"

"Weren't you the one who set all of this up?" asked Noelle, cutting in mid-sentence.

"L"

remember the talk we had in the car

"W-What?" uttered Sandra, stunned.

don't care whether I live or die how do you think they'll react when they find out

lips trembled, as if trying to form words, but after a long

had no interest in her struggles. "Are you letting go or not?" she asked impatiently. Sandra snapped back to her senses and blurted out, "You're lying, aren't you, Noelle? Because if you

to stoop to your

Her grip on Noelle's

turned to leave, Sandra suddenly said, "But its true that Mom is sick, and it's serious. The doctor said she might have less than six months to live.

at her. "What nonsense are you

don't know, huh? Figures. Mom's always been

she's still the woman who gave birth to you. Can you really live with yourself if

didn't respond, but her hands hanging

hospital right now," Sandra added softly. "You should spare some