Chapter 12 In the end , Hendrix didnt send Noelle to the villa .
After he made himself clear , he dropped her off at a random intersection .
Before she even stood still , he had sped away in his black Porsche without hesitation .
That did not surprise her at all .
Still , she couldnt help but curl her fist out of anger , digging her nails into her palm .
She felt a slight pang of pain in her flesh a warning to herself not to hold any hope for Hendrix .
Since she was still out there , she decided to go shopping .
Alas , luck wasnt on her side .
She bumped into someone she despised when she entered the mall .
Hah ! Mrs.
Freeman , is that you ? Ruth said with a grin .
How surprising ! I thought an uppity woman like you would never go to the mall ! As Sandras best friend , Ruth was the one who loved picking on Noelle the most .
The other friends had mellowed down after Noelle married Hendrix , but not Ruth .
Instead , she seemed to grow more vicious in her attacks .
Unwilling to waste time on Ruth , Noelle planned to walk around her , but Ruth stopped her .
Where are you going ? How about joining me for some shopping since youre here alone ? Noelle stared at Ruth impassively .
Sorry , Im afraid that wont be possible .
Why not ? Do you have a date that you have to hide from me ? Oh , is he your lover ? Without warning , Noelle blurted out , Ms.
Upton , you are an educated woman , arent you ? What is that supposed to mean ? Of course I am ! If so , you should know the consequences of slandering others .
Did your parents and teachers raise you lies ? Noelle spoke with calmness , all while staring squarely at Ruth .
Her demeanor immediately caused Ruth to fluster .
to spread Ruths expression fell .
She barked , Noelle Swanson , a country girl like you has no right to talk down to me ! I didnt want to , but you were blocking my way .
You started it first , so you have to face the music .
Got it ? You Ruths face was red from anger .
At that moment , Sandra hurried over from a store nearby and grabbed Ruths arm .
She said timidly , Ruth , dont fight with Noelle .
She dared not look Noelle in the eye .
Her fearful behavior created the illusion that she had been a longtime victim of Noelles bullying .
Ruth was upset when Sandra told her to stop .
I cant stand her ! She turned to Noelle .
Noelle Swanson , what are you so smug for ? You have Sandy to thank for your smooth life .
She gave up Hendrix ! Stop it.
Sandra tugged at Ruth Keeping her head low , she shuffled toward Noelle .
Im sorry , Noelle .
Ruth is quite brash at times , but shes a good egg .
Please dont take it to heart .

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If thats not enough , I will apologize to you on her behalf .
The remark fanned Ruths anger .
Why do you have to apologize ? Noelle was the one who started the insults ! Chapter 12 +25 BONUS Alright , now , Ruth .
Dont fight with Noelle .
Shes in poor health , you know .
She just visited the hospital this morning … As Sandra spoke , she seemed closer to tears .
Noelle looked startled at Sandras comment .
How did Sandra know about her hospital visit ? However , she soon figured it out .
Hendrix must have told Sandra about it .
The hospital … Ruth paused after she heard Sandras reveal .
Something flashed across her mind , and she guffawed .
Is that so ? Mrs.
Freeman must have visited the fertility center , I bet .
I feel so sorry for Mr.
Freeman .
Not only did he marry a woman he didnt love , but this bitch even turned out to be infertile !