The Sway and Slide of Love

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."noveldrama

"So, when you asked, you already had your answer, didn't you? Since you've

already decided it's my doing, then no matter how I explain or deny, it won't make a difference."

"I just don't understand why."

"Why what?"

"Why do you hate Hendrix so much?"

As soon as Noelle finished speaking, the smile on Dylan's face slowly faded. His previously flawless, gentle demeanor began to crack like ice.

Then, he suddenly took a step closer to Noelle. "Why do you think?"

The sudden closeness made Noelle uncomfortable, but they were still on

the

6 Stairs. Before she could step

back, Dylan grabbed her arm and pulled her toward him. swnovel

Noelle's expression immediately changed, and she pressed her hand against his chest. "What are you doing? Let go!"

The household staff in the estate were busy setting up the venue and preparing

for the guests' arrival, so no one noticed the commotion on the stairs.

When Noelle realized she couldn't push

darkened further. She glared at Dylan. "Hendrix and I are married.

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I'm his wife now!" swnovel

As soon as Noelle finished speaking, Dylan's smile deepened. Then, he nodded

and said, "I know. But do you really think that's enough to stop me?"

Noelle fell silent, her darkened gaze locked on his eyes.

"Now do you understand why I hate Hendrix so much?" Dylan asked again.

Noelle paused for a moment, then smirked. "You're not going to say it's because of me, are you?"

Dylan raised an eyebrow, about to speak when Noelle cut him off, "Don't put that kind of responsibility on me. I can't bear it. You think it's because of me that you hate

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Hendrix. But the truth is, he's just

happened to be in your way.

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"And you two only crossed paths because of me. But let's be honest-your hands

weren't exactly clean before you met me, were they?"

This was something Hendrix had once told her, and it was at that moment that realization finally dawned on her.

Yes, that was exactly it.