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 .

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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 .