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?"

cut her off, "Mom, Hendrix is

words. She then turned to Sandra

to say something inappropriate again. Beatrice changed the topic swiftly, saying, "Noelle, are your parents

"Yes."

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

soon as Beatrice made that suggestion, Sandra's expression

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

necessary," Sandra muttered, her eyes

more, Ophelia interjected, "Sandra is still young. Her parents aren't exactly in

I spoke about this before. She asked me to help introduce

shrieked. Her shrill voice startled everyone in