The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 164 Chapter 164

Sandra and Ruth ran into each other in the restroom. Their engagement to Maxwell, though not to the point of outrigli exchanged polite nods and brief pleasantries.

teractions had noticeably decreased since Sandra's hostility. Now, upon seeing each other, they "How's Maxwell doing?" Ruth asked, glancing at Sandra, who was touching up her lipstick in the mirror. "He's doing quite well. In fact, he's already discharged from the hospital."

Even though Sandra was behaving as usual, Ruth couldn't help but feel something was different about her. But before she could probe further, Sandra had finished washing her hands and left the restroom. Back in the private room, the party was already in full swing. However, when Sandra entered the room, she found the crowd surging toward the exit in a chaotic rush. She couldn't dodge in time, but luckily, Ruth managed to pull

her back.

"They're heading to the terrace," explained Ruth when she noticed Sandra's confusion. "It's nearly time for the city's New Year's Eve countdown fireworks show."

Sandra left out a soft "oh" in acknowledgment.

on. Let's go watch it together." Ruth took Sandra's

with barely concealed disdain

they reached the terrace, they found the others all standing frozen at

ahead first. After a few moments, she gasped in surprise. "Isn't that

stiffened the instant those words reached her

who's that woman with him? Didn't he just break up with Yvonne? How does he

clicked in Sandra's mind, and she could no longer hold herself back. She shoved

coat, and though his back was to the crowd, Sandra was

him was a tall, slender woman. Her long hair cascaded loosely over her shoulders, and a mustard-yellow scarf was wrapped around her neck. Though her face was hidden

It was Noelle!

a distance, the tension in the air was palpable, with Hendrix's dark mood practically radiating off him. But Noelle seemed completely unfazed. After giving him one last glance, she