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.

Ruth took Sandra's hand and led

at Ruth's hand with barely

the terrace, they found the others all standing frozen at the doorway, their eyes fixed on something in

was Ruth who looked ahead first. After a few moments, she gasped in surprise. "Isn't that Hendrix? What's he

those

he just break up with Yvonne? How does he already have someone new?

could no longer hold herself back. She shoved

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

her shoulders, and a mustard-yellow scarf was

It was Noelle!

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