The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 32 Chapter 32

Chapter 32

Matilda asked why, huh? Teenage Noelle used to ponder about this when g

first reunited with her family.

Back then, she had tried to mimic every flattering gesture Sandra had used to win over her family. But what did that get her? Indifference..

Things became crystal clear one day when she prepared a cup of coffee for Matilda. She had thanked her for the effort, only to discard it into the flowerpot behind her back

That night, she overheard the conversation between her parents.

Matilda contemplated whether to take Noelle for an HIV test. At that time, she was too young to know what that was. It wasn't until later in life that she realized it was a test for AIDS.

father. To her parents, that incident remained an

revealed that nothing had happened, she was no longer

them again, her gaze

"What does that mean?"

regretted reuniting with me. Well, you'll finally be free of that feeling" Noelle smiled. "Don't worry.

saying?" Matilda's voice rembled,

concern. She simply smiled, saying, "Of course, I do. To be frank, you guys aren't the only ones who

died in that village. At least that way, I could've indulged in the fantasy

but her trembling body betrayed her

from her and gazed at Craig.

She turned around decisively.

her, "You're acting crazy! You're the daughter of the

do? Sell my soul and body to you?" Noelle questioned solemnly, her gaze so determined that it felt like she would realize her

stuck in Craig's throat, and he was speechless to answer

the case, goodbye," Noelle turned around again, her footsteps resolute and