The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 677

Then, Ruth realized that from her seat, she could still see Noelle and Hendrix.

As one of the most prominent figures in Coppersville, Hendrix was naturally seated in the front row. But it seemed he wasn't interested in what was being showcased on stage at the moment.

When Ruth looked over, she noticed Hendrix turning to gaze at Noelle. After a pause, he reached out and gently tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear. It was a simple, ordinary gesture. But then, he suddenly pulled the strand back out. And then, he started repeating the action.

If Ruth hadn't seen it with her own eyes, she would never have imagined that Hendrix was capable of such behavior. Shocked by the sight, she was about to point it out to the person next to her when Noelle swatted Hendrix's hand away. Then, Noelle turned and glared at him. Hendrix, however, didn't seem upset. Instead, he smiled and whispered something into her ear.

Naturally, Ruth wasn't able to hear what they were saying from such a distance. But she smiled and said to the woman beside her, "Look at them. They're such a loving couple. I'm starting to think it's not that Noelle doesn't like going out, but that Mr. Freeman prefers to keep her all to himself."

Seated beside Ruth was a woman around her age. She wasn't a local of Coppersville, and her husband was merely middle-tier in their social circle. Just a short while ago, she had been exceptionally eager to please Ruth. But now, as Ruth's words fell, the woman didn't even offer a reply.

voice fading bit by bit. But refusing to

Instead, she turned to someone on her other side and said

could clearly feel their gazes falling on her. Paired with their laughter, those looks sent a stab into her heart, causing her blood to turn cold in an

her mouth to say

lips,

eat

her throat.

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she

what she said, they wouldn't respond