The Sway and Slide of Love novel Chapter 31
Chapter 31
Once Noelle entered the cab, Matilda’s call came. “Get home right now.”
Matilda then ended the call without waiting for a response.
Noelle had no objections to that. Her original plan was to return to the Swanson residence anyway.
Evidently, Matilda was one of sheer exasperation. Noelle had barely set foot inside the house when the former delivered a vicious slap.
The impact was so forceful that it sent Noelle’s hair–once neatly tucked behind her ear–flying, followed by a ringing buzz in her ears.
“Do you know what you’ve done?” Matilda thought the slap wasn’t enough and was ready to deliver another one.
Right then, a deep voice sounded and interrupted her movement, “Stop it.”
Matilda frowned, and her hand eventually dropped. When she looked up, she saw the person descending the stairs.
The man was dressed in a neatly pressed shirt and a gray waistcoat, his hair showing strands of white. Yet, his posture remained straight, and his face showed no sign of age.
Noelle watched as Craig pulled Matilda to the side. “She’s not a kid anymore. What’s the use of hitting her?”
“Do you think I want to? Look at what she’s done!” Matilda gritted her teeth at Noelle. “You were against me when I said Sandra should’ve married Hendrix back then. Now, you’re divorcing him? Are you trying to make our family into a joke?”
“Enough. Take a deep breath” Craig appeared much calmer compared to Matilda’s hysteria.
After consoling Matilda, he turned to Noelle. “Come with me to meet the Freemans now. Once you apologize to them, I’ll forget today ever happ—”
“I’m not going with you.” Noelle’s answer was resolute.
Craig’s gaze dimmed. “What do you think you’re doing, Noelle?”
“This isn’t a rash decision. The divorce is something I’ve been contemplating for a long time.”
“Well, have you tried talking to us about this? Do you think your marriage only concerns the two of you? You should know your limit, Noelle!”
Craig’s tone turned solemn at that point, and his naturally sharp, commanding presence made one unable to refute him.
Yet, Noelle merely stood and stared at him. “I’ve made up my mind. As for salvaging the family interests… Well, that’s your problem to solve. If it comes to the worst–case scenario, remember that you still have another daughter.”
Sandra happened to return home at that very moment. Noelle’s words made her heart pound in excitement, but she feigned shock. “What are you saying, Noelle?”
Noelle flashed her a faint smile. “Shouldn’t you be elated that you can marry Hendrix?”
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Like how the story is progressing now but why is the author only releasing 3 chapters at a time? this is torture😩😩...
Woah chapters 41-45 is intense!! Good to see Noelle’s character who has come across as mostly detached actually express emotion....
I find Noelle’s character so frustrating, she comes across lacking any true emotion. The chapters where Rosie was missing was probably the most where we have seen some strong outward emotion shown. Dreading these next few chapters if she is going to do something drastic to “go find Seline” The author has taken us on a rollercoaster with these characters. The novel feels like it is at a stage now where they can come full circle....
A good change of pace and story in the last 10 chapters. Good to see the shift in Hendrix’s character (more patience) to win over Noelle and Rosie. Hope we start to see them warm up to him. Please no crazy twist where he loses them again. Have enjoyed this story and looking forward to its wrap up👨👩👧...
A good change of pace in the last 10 chapters. Also nice to see a shift in Hendrix’s character (more patience) to win Noelle and Rosie over. Hoping in these next few chapters we start to see Noelle and Rosie warm up to him. Please no crazy twist where he loses them again. Have enjoyed this story and looking forward to its wrap up 👨👩👧...
I have been in love with this novel but I don’t know how much patience I have to wait until the to finish line. Dear Author, can you atleast give us some idea about how long is this going to be or if there’s any turning point coming soon. And it would be great if you could upload at least 10 chapters at once. 5 chapters is making me more impatience with the anticipation of the further story of novel🙈...
I really hope there is a turning point in this story where Noelle starts to show some interest in Hendrix...