The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Noelle sat there for a moment, watching Hendrix's retreating figure before finally returning to the hospital room.

Seline was by the bedside, mindlessly scrolling through muted videos on her phone. It was obvious her focus wasn't on it. As soon as she saw Noelle walk in, she immediately stood up. "You're back?" Noelle nodded.

"What did you guys talk about? That bastard-"

"He said he didn't know about Rosie's illness," Noelle interrupted.

Seline choked on her words. "What... What do you mean?"

Noelle didn't respond.

But Seline shot up from her seat as if something had bitten her. "That's impossible! How could he not know? He told me him-"

Before she could finish, Noelle covered her mouth and glanced toward Rosie.

Realizing her mistake, Seline lowered her voice. "He told me himself that he knew! He even said it was your choice! He said he was going to find someone else to marry and have kids with."

of throwing one accusation

at her in

knew or not doesn't matter anymore. It is what it is now. Besides, he's already contacted medical experts from abroad. They'll be here

agreed to

"Yes."

trust the team of doctors I

"It's not that."

why? Why did you accept his help? He doesn't deserve

this is a good thing for Rosie, isn't

I keep stopping him from doing anything and something happens to Rosie later, he'll accuse me of being incapable of taking

he won't try to take her away from you?" Seline

Noelle remained silent.

moment before continuing, "What's his attitude toward you now? Does he still

off. "The only thing I care about right

truly understood where Noelle was coming from-everything she did