The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 39 Chapter 39

"Oh, it's nothing. What have you been up to lately? I haven't seen you in months."

"Nothing much. I'll be around more often from now on." Noelle smiled at the caregiver.

The caregiver casually began chatting with her. At noon, Noelle finally left.

To make her trip to the hospital easier, she deliberately rented a place nearby. The distance was short enough that she could effortlessly walk home with a parasol.

Surprisingly, Matilda was waiting at her door. She was filled with contempt as she scrutinized her surroundings. With furrowed brows, she covered her nose and mouth with a handkerchief.

When she saw Noelle, she blurted, "About time you're back"

Despite saying she would sever ties with the Swansons, Noelle couldn't help but ask, "Why are you here?"

"You think I'd be here if you didn't refuse to come home?" Matilda glanced at the rusted door on the side.

like this

about it." Noelle was aware of Matilda's disdain toward the place. Thus, she didn't bother to unlock

you just come from the

your head, Noelle-without the Swansons, you can't afford to pay

"Why are you still-"

your purpose here?" Noelle was unconvinced that Matilda came out of pure

her

knew the family had something to

her, but someone came up from the staircase. Noelle's unit happened to be on the third floor,

Though it was merely a passing look, Matilda found it all too

"Are

in the end, she pursed her

than Matilda had imagined. It was cramped and crowded, but at least it was

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