The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 206 Chapter 206

Noelle nodded, showing no doubt about Dan's explanation, and then pressed the button for her floor. Dan glanced at the two lit-up numbers and asked, "Ms. Swanson, how are you"

Before he could finish his question, Noelle's phone rang. She gave Dan an apologetic smile before answering the call.

"Mr. Russon? Yes, it's me. Oh, you were there at the restaurant, too? Sorry. If I'd known, I would have come over to offer you a drink," Noelle said with a smile. "I'll make it up to you by treating you to a meal next time. Of course, you can pick the place."

There were only two of them in the spacious elevator, and while Noelle was speaking softly, Dan could still hear each and every one of her words clearly. In the end, he swallowed back the question he was going to ask her.

It wasn't until the elevator reached Noelle's floor that she ended her call. Then, she turned to Dan. "Mr. Hurley, what were you about to say?"

"It's nothing, just... My girlfriend lives here by herself. If it's okay with you, I could introduce you two. That way, you could look out for each other," said Dan, coming up with an excuse.

"Yeah, no. I don't think that's necessary. The security here is pretty good, and the housekeeping service is very attentive," replied Noelle, her attitude crystal clear.

a smile. "Alright, then. I won't keep you

not even

Dan sighed helplessly.

floor. If Noelle had followed him inside at that moment, she would have found the place completely dark and no sign of

immune system seemed much weaker than before. After just that one night in the rain, she caught a cold. By the next day, she

medication, but it didn't seem to help. The doctor said her previous cough had lasted too long, causing

with each coughing fit that kept her from sleeping, it felt as though the memories dragged her back into that lonely and empty

Swanson, are you sure you

"Yup."

that way I can help you fend off a

at them. "It's a business wine party, not a drinking contest at

"But-"

I'm doing," Noelle said, waving them