The sway and slide of love novel

Chapter 40 Matildas words prompted Noelle to descend into utter silence .

The already cramped room seemed even more suffocating with her en silence .

Matildas heart couldnt help but race when Noelles calm eyes fixed on her .

She knitted her brows and uttered , L … Please leave , Noelle stated .

Her request stunned Matilda in place .

After a while , she questioned in disbelief , What did you say ? Please leave and never come here again .

Noelle spoke confidently , If I wasnt clear enough , Ill inform the media and make a public statement that Ill sever ties with the Swansons .

Therefore , you dont have to worry about me humiliating your family .

Matilda sprang up at her words before delivering a harsh slap across Noelles face .

She had done a new set of manicures a few days ago , with diamonds inlaid on her nails .

When her long nails slashed across Noelles cheek , they tore up her flesh before blood slowly emerged from the However , Noelle barely flinched from the pain .

Instead , she stared as calmly as always at Matilda .

You … You think youre all tough now , dont you ? Youre my daughter , Noelle .

How dare you be so defiant Correct me if Im wrong , but youre making me marry the Hawthorne family for your benefit , arent you ? Noelle interrupted her .

Otherwise , you guys wouldnt be so eager to see me .

She asked , Did something happen to the company ? Never mind .

I dont care .

Its not like I want anything from the Swansons , anyway .

How mighty of you ! Let me remind you that we were the ones who raised and nurtured you .

Where did you think that money came from ? Matilda became bold .

And that woman lying in the hospital ? If it werent for us , she wouldve died a long time ago ! She continued , I know you never see me as your mother .

Instead , youve long regarded that woman as your family .

I bet you wouldve lived at the hospital if we hadnt stopped you from seeing her .

What can she even offer you ? Shes nothing but an illiterate country bump- She gave me love .

A lot of it , Noelle interjected .

If she hadnt protected me with her life , I wouldve been assaulted by that bastard .

Now , my biological mother , what did you do at that time ? You can argue that we were separated .

I dont blame you for that .

But all I ever did upon returning was try to please you and mend our relationship .

What about you ? Noelle chuckled .

What you did was suspect that I carried IV .

You were damn scared to be infected , werent you ? Her voice was as calm as the sea , yet her fists were clenched so tightly that her nails dug into her palms .

The sharp pain served as a constant reminder not to back down or yield At this point , It was better to tear open the wound than to let it fester and rot .

Her words clearly hit a nerve with Matilda , leaving her momentarily frozen .

Please leave .

I know you dont love me .

Noelle smiled wryly .

They say blood is thicker than water , but some bonds are gone for good once broken .

That … is something you and I know .