The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 666

Ruth was acting as if she and Noelle were close friends. Without giving Noelle a chance to react or refuse, she had already turned on her phone's camera and snapped a photo.

Only then did Noelle realize what had happened. She frowned and quickly put some distance between them.

"Oh, by the way, I meant everything I said to you last night," Ruth added.

She didn't push her luck and put away her phone once she got the picture. Then, she continued seriously, "I was young and stupid back then. More importantly, Sandra was my best friend at the time. I've always been simple-minded, so I believed whatever she said without question.

"I never imagined she'd turn out to be such a two-faced, manipulative woman. But no matter what, I hurt you in the past, so I want to sincerely apologize to you. Noelle, I'm really sorry."

As she spoke, Ruth made a move to kneel.

However, with her being heavily pregnant, Noelle was worried she might accidentally hurt herself and blame it on her, so she quickly stopped.

"That's all in the past now." She had no choice but to say this to prevent Ruth from dragging things out any further.

"Really? So that means you forgive me?" Ruth's eyes lit up instantly. She grabbed Noelle's hand happily. "That's wonderful! Actually, I've always known that compared to Sandra, you're the one worth befriending.

person's character and worth-those things are determined from birth, written in their very blood. You're the real scioness of the Swanson family, right?

up to her. Even when Noelle repeatedly pulled her hand away, she somehow

morning, and dealing with Ruth's

came downstairs at

Ruth immediately toned down her behavior. There was even a trace of apprehension in her eyes as she greeted him. "Good morning, Mr. Freeman. I hope I'm

I didn't mean to disturb you. It's just that

So,

morning."

didn't offer her

acknowledgment. Instead, he simply

overne

and pulled Noelle toward him. He squeezed her gently checking that her

to when you say

and I did—" Ruth tried to explain, but

of her words and quickly changed course.

said some really awful things back then, and that's