Chapter 429
Before the new year arrived, there was another somewhat important event–Hendrix’s birthday.
After leaving the hospital, Noelle hesitated for a moment before heading to a nearby mall. With only a few days left until Hendrix’s birthday, there was no time to order anything custom–made. So she had to settle for something ready–made.
As soon as she walked into a men’s clothing store, a sales associate greeted her, asking, “Mrs. Freeman, how can I assist you today?”
Surprised to find that she was now a recognizable figure here, Noelle paused before replying, “Let me take a look first.”
“Is there something Mr. Freeman needs? Would you like to see this? This coat is our new arrival.”
Noelle hadn’t had anything specific in mind, but under the sales associate’s recommendations, she ended up buying a pile of items.
She paid with Hendrix’s card, so naturally, she didn’t feel any particular emotion about it.
But what Noelle didn’t expect was to run into Dylan as she left the store.
He seemed to be doing just fine, but the moment he saw Noelle, his eyes first darted behind her.
“Did you come here to shop?” he asked.
“Yeah.”
“For men’s clothing?” Dylan’s voice noticeably soured.
Noelle nodded slowly.
Dylan forced a smile as he said, “Looks like you two have made up.
Noelle didn’t respond.
“That’s good. After all, you and Hendrix are already married, so it’s ho
Though he said that, Dylan looked clearly forlorn.
to get along well with each other.”
Noelle quickly changed the subject. “What about you? How have you been? Last time-”
“It’s nothing. Just some minor injuries. They looked worse than they were.”
As soon as Dylan finished speaking, another voice suddenly cut in, “Dylan Pritchett!”
The sharp tone startled both of them.
Before Noelle could turn around, Jean had already rushed forward and shoved her aside.
The push was forceful, causing Noelle to stumble.
Dylan, concerned about her pregnancy, immediately reached out to steady her. But his action only made Jean more furious.
As she moved to lunge at Noelle, Dylan stepped in front of her.
“What are you doing? You’re still protecting her?” Jean was trembling with rage all over. “Even now, you—‘
“Don’t make a scene here,” Dylan said in a low voice, grabbing her hand, “Let’s go, okay?”
Chapter 429
“No! What are you so guilty about?”
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Jean shook off his hand and turned to glare at Noelle. “Aren’t you already married? Why are you still getting cozy with someone else after your wedding? In fact, why didn’t you just die then?”
Gritting her teeth, Jean looked at Noelle with venomous hatred in her eyes.
Dylan didn’t say anything more. Instead, he firmly pulled Jean away.
However, Jean quickly broke free and stepped closer to Noelle. “But actually, your situation isn’t much better than mine. You probably don’t know Hendrix has been keeping another woman on the side, do you?”
“Jean!” Dylan’s expression changed instantly, his voice rising sharply.
But Jean ignored him, sneering at Noelle instead. “I saw it with my own eyes last time. He took a woman to a hotel. I even have photos. Would you like to see them?”
