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.

It didn't take him long to piece things together. For the server to remember Noelle and Dylan, they must have been here more than

talk about?"

as if their interactions should be

a moment before asking, "You haven't been in touch with

didn't respond, which was as good as admitting

let out a soft

"And so?"

been flaunting his relationship with Jean lately. I told you before-men who've schemed against you can't be trusted. Now you see,

that have to do with

Hendrix instantly went quiet.

did you 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 really have

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 does it have

the two of them could hear. She had given her phone to Rosie, who was