Chapter 18 +25 BONUS Finally , Noelle clenched her fist and looked up at Sandra , who flashed her a doelike , innocent smile .
After some staring , Noelle broke out in laughter .
Then , she spat , Youre a bastard child .
Everyone had their sore spot .
She had hit Sandra where it hurt .
The bastard child insult was taboo for Sandra , whose expression soured .
Without thinking , she shoved Noelle to the ground .
Engulfed in anger , she lost her calm and acted impulsively .
It wasnt until she had lashed out that she realized she had done wrong However , it was too late .
They heard Matildas shocked gasps .
What did you do ? Sandra froze on the spot .
She quickly turned around to explain herself , but Matilda passed her by .
Sandras outreached arms hung awkwardly in the air .
Noelle was quick to recover .
She got up from the ground with a chuckle .
Im fine .
Her actions were reminiscent of Sandras usual tactics , but her smile was more sarcastic than Sandras .

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Matilda missed the sarcasm in Noelles expression .
She merely glared at Sandra in dissatisfaction .
Mom , it wasnt what it seemed .
I- Sandra attempted to explain herself , but a maid interrupted with an announcement .
Mrs.
Swanson , Mr.
Freeman is here .
Tears immediately streamed down Sandras cheek .
Hendrix happened to run into Sandra crying when the maid ushered him to the second floor .
Alright , now .
Wipe your tears away , Matilda instructed Sandra .
Then , she turned to Hendrix .
Hendrix , youre here .
Hello , Mrs.
Swanson .
He nodded at Matilda before asking , What just happened ? Oh , it was nothing .
Noelle … She accidentally fell .
Matilda was clearly trying to cover up for Sandra .
Noelle raised her gaze and asked , Mom , did 1 ? Yes , Matilda insisted .
Matildas behavior reminded Noelle of the child she lost .
Her family made up an excuse , claiming the tragedy was an accident .
Smiling weakly , she mumbled , If you say so .
However , Sandra immediately confessed , No , Mom .
I I shoved Noelle , but … Sandra sobbed even more as she began to speak .
Although she was the perpetrator , she was good at playing the victim Matilda wanted to comfort Sandra, but Hendrix interjected as his icy gaze swept past Noelles face , I believe Sandra will not hurt the others for no good reason .
He declared with such determination , and his burning gaze seemed to pierce through her existence .
+25 BONUS Chapter 18 What remained of the smile on Noelles pale face vanished in totality .
The blood in her veins froze .
Her arms , which hung limply by her side , started to shake violently , but she had a steely look in her eyes .
She stood there , meeting Hendrixs gaze .
At that moment , a maid stood forward .
Mrs.
Swanson , I heard Ms.
Noelle and Ms.
Sandra quarreling just now .
Matilda turned to the maid .
What did you say ? Hendrixs harsh gaze landed on the maid .
The maid kept her head low .
She revealed , I heard Ms.
Noe le calling Ms.
Sandra a … bastard child .