Noelle wasn't as aloof as they had imagined. In fact, no matter what they said, she would respond to each remark. When someone invited her to an art exhibition or concert, she agreed with a warm smile.
Ironically, the only one who seemed uneasy and silent throughout the whole exchange was Ruth. By the end, she couldn't take it anymore. Making an excuse, she headed straight for the restroom.
Standing in front of the sink, she glanced at her reflection in the mirror, then at the content of the box she held. After confirming that all of this was real, she finally broke into a slow smile.
She still had no idea why Noelle had chosen to cover for her lie. But it didn't really matter, as she had gotten what she wanted.
Not long ago, despite having a close friendship with Adela, Ruth still failed to strike a business deal between their husbands. It was likely because Adela still had doubts about Ruth's relationship with Noelle.
But now, things were different. Whatever Noelle's reason, as long as Ruth could profit from it, that was all that mattered. The only question was how much she could take before Noelle had nothing left to give.
Just as Ruth was mulling over this, the restroom door suddenly swung open behind her.
Noelle stood there, their eyes meeting. For a brief moment, she seemed surprised. But just as quickly, she flashed her the same gentle, kind smile as always.
Ruth, however, froze for a second. Then, she asked, "What do you want?"
Her bluntness seemed to catch Noelle off guard. After a beat, she asked in return, "What do you mean?"
"Why did you help me win those people over?"
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The readers' comments on the novel: The Sway and Slide of Love
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...