The Sway and Slide of Love

Dylan smiled, but gone was the warmth that used to fill his face, and in its place was a sharp, icy edge. Noelle's heart skipped a beat, but she quickly composed herself. "It wasn't you."

"Oh?"

"You just didn't want to marry Jean. And before that, she had already been sentenced for kidnapping and assaulting me. Your goal was achieved. There was no need for you to target her family further. So, it wasn't you," she reasoned calmly.noveldrama

Dylan looked at her, his smile deepening. "So, should I feel happy that you trust me?"

Was it trust?

Noelle wasn't sure. But if she had to explain, it was more because she believed Dylan had no reason to do something so unnecessary.

But if it wasn't Dylan who reported Brian, then who was it?

As if reading her thoughts, Dylan said, "It was Hendrix."

Noelle immediately looked at him.

He smiled and said, "Do you remember what I told you back then? I knew that even if Jean committed a

crime, her family would do everything to cover it up. But if it involved you, it would be different-because Hendrix wouldn't let her off. Though it was delayed, he still fought back for you."

Noelle fell silent.

Dylan studied her. "Aren't you moved?"

"Why should I be?"

"It's obvious, isn't it? By the fact that

he went to such lengths for you," he answered. "He had his own troubles at that time, yet he still cared sq much about your situation. Doesn't

that mean he must really o

"Is this what you came to say to me today?"

At Noelle's question, Dylan raised an eyebrow. Then, he shook his head.

you?"

"No. What I wanted to say is, although Hendrix has done a lot for you, it seems he never truly understood what you wanted. And your personalities are fundamentally incompatible. He's used to acting without explaining, and you've never

been one to clearly expread?

needs.

"So, your relationship was destined to be exhausting and painful. So, Noelle, would you consider getting back with me instead?"

Dylan's shift in topic was abrupt-so abrupt that Noelle wondered if she had misheard.

But Dylan sat there, looking at her seriously. For a moment, his expression softened, revealing a glimpse of the man she had once known.

But was the Dylan she had known back then the real him?

Noelle wasn't so sure.

And if he had truly loved her, he

wouldn't have used her as a pawn in his scheme against Jean. Even if he had calculated the timing to ensure her safety, what if something had gone wrong? After all, anything could happen in this world.

Noelle knew she was being idealistic. But perhaps it was because she had been repeatedly overlooked in

the past. What she wanted now was someone who would choose her without hesitation, every single

time.

It didn't matter if they were rich or poor or what their status was. And Dylan clearly didn't meet that criterion.

So, Noelle quickly shook her head. "I'm sorry, but no."