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.

a place like

Noelle was aware of Matilda's disdain toward the place. Thus, she

from the hospital? You went to

Swansons, you can't afford to

"Why are you still-"

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

her

the family had something to ask of her. To save time and effort, she decided to

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

passed by, they casually glanced in their way. Though it was merely a

face scrunched in disdain as she questioned, "Are you not planning to invite me in at

end, she pursed her lips and unlocked the

was in better shape than Matilda had imagined. It was cramped and crowded, but at least

reyes i

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