The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 676

Ruth's tone was affectionate, as if she and Noelle were truly close friends. Without waiting for a response from the person in front of her, she walked straight over to Noelle.

Hendrix was in the middle of a conversation. Noelle remained standing beside him, seemingly smiling and nodding along, though her mind was clearly elsewhere. She didn't even react at first when Ruth greeted her.

Ruth, however, quickly linked arms with her in a familiar manner. "I thought you weren't coming. Didn't you say you don't like these kinds of events?"

Noelle frowned and promptly pulled her arm away.

Before she could say anything, Ruth turned her attention to Hendrix. "Oh, Mr. Freeman, you're here, too. It's been a while."

Anyone else would have exchanged a few polite words in a setting like this, even with mere acquaintances. But Hendrix was unwilling to do so, or rather, he was unwilling to make small talk with Ruth.

After all, seeing Ruth would only remind Noelle of the past. One could call it guilt or fear. Either way, Hendrix refused to let Noelle have any contact with Ruth-not even for a moment. Thus, he quickly pulled Noelle away.

He didn't even spare Ruth a single glance as he walked off with Noelle in his arms. In his eyes, Ruth wasn't someone worth speaking to. So, his lack of response was only natural. As for how Ruth reacted or how stiff her expression became, that had nothing to do with him.

someone else approached and eagerly greeted him, "Mr.

smiled warmly at the newcomer and

stunning." The man immediately extended his hand,

her hand into his own, enclosing it securely in his grasp. Noelle couldn't help but roll her

Ruth remained rooted to the spot with a smile still plastered on her face. She simply stood there frozen in place

She turned around sharply, but everyone around her was

Was it her imagination?

back, but the voice

be Mrs. Freeman's close friend, but did you see how they just ignored

a joke she

teeth, about to turn around and confront

announcement informed evene

was about to begin, and guests were asked

and people like Ruth