The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 473

In the hospital room, Noelle's gentle voice filled the air. "Look. This is Bobby, and he's playing soccer with Carrie.

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Despite the obvious exhaustion on her face, her eyes remained soft as she looked at Rosie. There was even a faint smile lingering on her lips.

Rosie was engrossed in a picture book. She had lost some weight, making her large eyes appear even bigger. Coupled with her pale skin, she looked almost like a porcelain doll.

She quickly looked up when she heard a sound. The moment she saw Seline, she greeted her excitedly, "Seline!"

If this were before, Seline would have responded with equal enthusiasm. But today, Hendrix's reaction had left her deeply unsettled.

Noelle had shared bits and pieces of what had happened back then with her. When she left Hendrix, everyone had assumed she saw him as a sinking ship and jumped at the chance to escape.

Thus, Seline found it understandable that Hendrix would resent Noelle. But no matter what, Rosie was his child- his own flesh and blood! How could he be so cold-hearted?

Seline's mind raced as she thought about everything Rosie had been through and everything Noelle had endured during childbirth and postpartum. If it hadn't been for her support, Noelle might have completely broken down.

of this? Or did he simply not care? And now, even as Rosie faced such

Rosie called

only then that Seline snapped out of her thoughts and looked at her in a

puzzled, Noelle's expression had

she was worried about and quickly forced a smile before changing the subject.

think I've seen this book before. Can you tell me about

attention was easily

concerned, she didn't say

moment Rosie fell asleep, Noelle turned

eyes were locked onto Seline's. "Did the

denied it quickly,

expression did little to reassure

get me wrong. The doctors really didn't say anything to me. I was just wondering whether you've

"No, I haven't."

should keep it

up

Coppersville right now. It's not that big of a city, and you know how influential he is. He'll probably find out on his own. And when he does, he'll

now,