The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 6 Hendrix returned just before dinner. Ophelia was naturally all smiles when she saw her grandson. She held Hendrix's hand and asked him about his day.

"Look at you. You've lost weight again," Ophelia said with displeasure. "How is it that you've gotten even thinner after getting married? How has your wife been taking care of you?"

Her criticism was directed at Noelle.

Before Noelle could respond, Sandra spoke up, "Grandma Ophelia, please don't scold Noelle. She's been very busy lately. I heard she has another comic that is about to be published. Didn't you notice that she's also lost a lot of weight? I felt so bad for her when I saw her yesterday."

Sandra's words seemed to be in Noelle's defense, but something about them felt off. Of course, only Noelle could fully grasp the hidden jab in them.

After hearing what Sandra said, Ophelia's displeasure deepened. "Bah, comics! Those worthless things can't even be called art. You-"

Ophelia was about to lecture Noelle when Hendrix interrupted her, "Can we eat now?"

you—" Ophelia began, but Beatrice stepped in and cut her off, "Mom, Hendrix is a grown man.

that way, Ophelia could only swallow her reproaching words. She then turned to Sandra and said, "Sandy

off because she realized she was about to say something inappropriate again. Beatrice changed the topic swiftly, saying,

"Yes."

long time. I think it would be better for her to stay here for a while. After all, didn't you just say you wanted

Beatrice made that

a chance to object. She went on, "Besides, I've found a few promising young men

muttered, her eyes beginning to

still young. Her parents aren't

asked me to help introduce some good

shrieked. Her shrill voice startled everyone in