The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 782

Noelle had expected Irene to be furious. After all, Irene had never had a good

impression of Hendrix to begin with. And after Noelle ran off to find him last night, she'd assumed the resentment would only deepen.

But to her surprise, it didn't happen like that.

Irene simply stood there, her eyes flickering between the two of them before uttering, "Let's eat."

The words were so light and calm that Noelle froze. For a moment, she couldn't even process it.

Hendrix, however, tightened his grip on her hand and replied smoothly, "Thank you."

Irene said nothing else. She just turned and walked inside.

The small dining table, usually set for two, now had an extra seat for Hendrix.

His injured hand hadn't fully healed yet, but he'd already mastered eating with his left. The only problem was the table was too cramped for his long legs, leaving him awkwardly squeezed in. But instead of complaining, he just ate in silence.

bowl of minestrone soup. The gesture caught Noelle off guard for

this," Irene

a brow, glancing

after this meal," Irene

expression immediately changed.

I'm not your mom." Irene turned away from them

say something, but

was true-she

the care and affection she had received was meant for the real Nelly.

say anything, either. She simply withdrew her

daughter, I'm truly grateful that you saved her. If it weren't for you, we wouldn't have been reunited. For that, I sincerely

honored to care for you as if you were our own mother. Or if there's anything else you need-name it, and

need," Irene replied. "I lack

soon as Irene finished speaking, Noelle's brows furrowed even deeper. She wanted to

glance, he stepped away to make a call. Last night, he hadn't had the chance, so he had entrusted someone else to explain