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.

assaulted by her adoptive father. To her parents, that incident remained an

had happened, she was no longer pure to them, and she had lost the right to

opened them again, her gaze displayed nothing but calmness. "It doesn't

"What does that mean?"

worry. I'll leave. From now on, Sandra will

Matilda's voice rembled, unsure whether it was out of

"Of course, I do. To

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

silent, but her trembling body

gaze away from her and gazed at Craig. "I've said what I needed to

She turned around decisively.

before Noelle and chided her, "You're acting crazy! You're the daughter

soul and body to you?" Noelle questioned solemnly, her gaze

Craig's throat, and he was

guess not. If that's the case, goodbye," Noelle turned around again, her footsteps resolute and steadfast this