Time-Limited Love: A Contract Expired, Not Renewed novel Chapter 282

But before Noelle’s hand could even brush the hem of Landon’s coat, Charles stepped in and blocked her path.

“Noelle, have some self-respect.”

Charles felt a surge of satisfaction. Finally, he could righteously drive this fake little angel away from Mr. Ford.

Noelle shot Charles a venomous glare, her eyes fierce and sharp—gone was the pitiful, fragile act she wore in front of Landon.

Charles was at a loss for words. The way she switched faces, even a master quick-change artist would have to call her the grand matriarch.

But Noelle wasn’t ready to give up, though her desperation was fueled more by dread and panic over what awaited her than anything else.

“Landon, I know I was wrong. I’ll apologize to Zinnia, I swear—I know I messed up.”

Suddenly, right there in the hallway outside the hospital room, she dropped to her knees and clung tightly to Landon’s leg, refusing to let go.

Charles watched, his mind starting to wander. This scene—if it happened in a period drama, it’d be enough for a whole episode’s worth of melodrama.

Snap out of it, Charles. Stay focused.

Putting on his most serious face, he spoke again. “Noelle, get a grip. Or don’t blame me if I stop being polite.”

Noelle ignored him completely.

“Landon, please don’t be so cruel to Noelle, I’m begging you—Landon, please—”

Before she could finish, her emotions overwhelmed her and she fainted right there on the floor.

Unlike the last time she passed out—when Landon had panicked, visibly shaken—this time he was cold as stone.

He looked down at her sprawled at his feet, his expression unreadable, his eyes dark and utterly unmoved.

He didn’t even spare her a glance as he turned and walked away without looking back.

“Mr. Ford, wait for me!” Charles called, juggling Landon’s medication in one hand and a laptop and file folder in the other, scurrying after him like an eager assistant.

But after a few steps, Charles stopped, doubled back to Noelle’s side, and crouched down beside her.

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