The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 726

Noelle looked up, meeting Dylan's gaze for a moment before replying, "He's busy with something, so he couldn't make it."

"Oh. Mrs. Swift is already inside waiting. Were you on your way to see her?" Dylan asked.

Noelle nodded.

Dylan then led the way, acting as if he were the host, while Noelle followed a few steps behind him.

As they climbed the stairs, Noelle suddenly asked, "Have you seen the reports about what happened in Tilwick?"

Dylan paused mid-step and turned to look at her. There was a hint of confusion in

his eyes.

Noelle stood there, meeting his gaze. "It was because of you that Nathan was able to return to the country, wasn't it?"

Even though she phrased it as a question, her tone was one of uncertainty.

Dylan locked eyes with her for a moment before chuckling. "What is this? An interrogation? Even the police haven't found anything on me. Do you have proof to back up your question?"

"No," Noelle replied. "I just wanted to ask you. That's all."

had your answer, didn't you?

decided it's my doing, then no matter how I explain

just don't understand

"Why what?"

you hate

smile on Dylan's face slowly faded. His

step closer

sudden closeness made Noelle uncomfortable,

the

Stairs. Before

arm and pulled

pressed her hand against his chest.

were busy

the guests' arrival, so no one

Noelle realized

at Dylan. "Hendrix and I

ylan away, her expression

his wife

as Noelle finished speaking,

"I know. But do you really think that's enough to

her darkened gaze locked