The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 597

Noelle had been to this restaurant a few times before with Dylan, so the server immediately recognized her. One of them started approaching her with a warm smile, but the moment she saw the man walking behind Noelle, her expression faltered slightly.

Noelle ignored her reaction and simply said, "I'll have my usual order and an omelette for my daughter."

"Got it," the server said with a nod, though she couldn't help but sneak a few glances at Hendrix before turning and heading back to the kitchen.

"Have you been here before?" Hendrix asked.

Though the restaurant was decently decorated, it showed its age. The tables and chairs were made of lacquered wood, clean but with a noticeable sheen of grease from years of use.

Noelle noticed Hendrix frowning slightly, but he didn't say anything. The frown lasted only for a brief second before he sat down as if nothing had happened. Then, he looked at her, waiting for her answer.

"Yeah. I've been here a few times."

"With Dylan?" Hendrix asked, his voice tense.

of course, noticed the way the server looked at him just now. It didn't take him long to piece things together. For the server to remember Noelle and Dylan, they

to talk about?" Noelle

professional, as if their interactions should be limited to necessity and nothing

gaze for a moment before asking, "You haven't

which was as

let out a soft chuckle.

"And so?"

lately. I told you before-men who've schemed against you can't be

that have to do with you?"

Hendrix instantly went quiet.

come to mock me?" she asked, her voice tinged with impatience. "Do you feel so superior that you've come to laugh at my naivety and stupidity? Do you

Hendrix remained silent.

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I was naive. shouldn't have trusted him so easily, but this is my own business. If I was deceived or kept in the dark, that's on me. But does it really warrant your attention? What

could hear. She had given her phone to Rosie, who