The Sway and Slide of Love novel Chapter 2

The person speaking was Sandra's good friend, Ruth Upton. She was a heiress of a wealthy family.

Ruth and Sandra had grown up together. She had always been the biggest supporter of Hendrix and Sandra's relationship. Now that Noelle had become Hendrix's wife instead, it came as no surprise that Ruth was unfriendly toward her.

Even when she noticed Noelle standing at the door, she didn't feel the least bit embarrassed or uneasy about what she'd said.

It was Sandra who greeted her first. "You're here, Noelle."

Noelle nodded. "I'm here to take you home. Have you packed your things?"

"Yes. I'm all set. Let's go," Sandra replied good-naturedly.

Ruth couldn't help but ask, "Where's Mr. Freeman? Sandy is being discharged today. Isn't he coming to pick her up?"

"He's gone to the office," Noelle replied.

"Oh, he seems really busy. I wonder if he's too busy to come or if you didn't let him come," Ruth conjectured with disdain.

Before Noelle could respond, Sandra interrupted softly, "Ruth, stop it."

Ruth chuckled coldly. "Why can't I talk about this? Did I hit the nail on the head?"

Noelle didn't argue with her. Instead, she unlocked her phone and scrolled to Hendrix's number in her contacts. Then, she handed the phone to Ruth.

"What do you mean by this?" Ruth asked.

Noelle replied seriously, "Aren't you curious whether I'm preventing him from coming? Call him and ask him yourself."

"You…" Ruth was about to lose her temper, but Sandra hastily grabbed her hand and shook her head.

She pleaded, "Don't argue with Noelle."

"You're just too nice." Ruth gritted her teeth. "That's why others climb over your head!"

Noelle didn't bother responding to Ruth's remarks. She grabbed Sandra's suitcase and walked ahead. As soon as she got into the car, her phone rang.

It was Matilda calling. "Did you pick up Sandy?"