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.

watch it together." Ruth took Sandra's hand and led her to the

barely concealed disdain

all standing frozen at the doorway, their eyes

first. After a few moments, she gasped

instant those

just break up with Yvonne? How

herself back. She shoved past the people in front of

Hendrix wasn't alone. He was dressed in a long black coat, and though his back was to the crowd, Sandra was able to catch glimpses of his frowning

was a tall, slender woman. Her long hair cascaded loosely over her shoulders, and a mustard-yellow scarf was

It was Noelle!

the tension in the air was palpable, with Hendrix's dark mood practically radiating off him. But Noelle seemed completely unfazed. After