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.

long to piece things together. For

to talk about?"

tone was professional, as if their interactions should be limited to

held her gaze for a moment before asking, "You haven't been in touch with Dylan

as good as

a soft chuckle. "I knew

"And so?"

before-men who've schemed against you

to do with you?"

Hendrix instantly went quiet.

her voice tinged with impatience. "Do you feel so superior that you've come to laugh

Hendrix remained silent.

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her glass and took a sip before continuing, "I admit I was naive. shouldn't have trusted him so easily, but this is my own business. If I was

volume that only the two of them could hear. She had given her phone