The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 663

Adela added, "Besides, today's just a casual tea party. So let's not talk about such serious topics."

"Then, can we schedule another time to meet?" Ruth quickly suggested, pulling out her phone. "Can I get your number, please?"

Adela frowned, about to refuse, when someone else chimed in, "Hey, we're about to take a photo. What are you two whispering about? You there, you're too tall. You'll block the shot. Move to the back."

The "you there" was, of course, referring to Ruth.

Ruth felt her smile stiffen, but the others were already urging her, so she had no choice but to get up and move to the back.

The group photo was quickly taken.

Ruth soon realized that her face was mostly blocked by the person next to her, and her expression looked awkward in the picture. But of course, no one cared.

Adela didn't even give her a chance to add her as a contact. As soon as the photo was taken, she left without a word. One by one, the others also filed out.

to waste. When she walked out of

go? Did you see Mrs. Armstrong? Did

over, dutifully opening the car door for Ruth as he

who was at the gathering today? They

do now? If we don't figure something out soon, the factory is done

felt a surge

she exploded in rage. "What other way? You're the man here! Isn't this supposed to be your job?

avel

spineless failure,

thought she had already come to terms with this

her marriage, she knew all she could

as ordinary as they came-he was

comfortably well-off, but things had steadily

the moment she saw Noelle today, something inside her

the person who