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."

was in the middle of throwing one accusation after another when Noelle suddenly spoke, "Let it

stared at her

he knew or not doesn't matter anymore. It is what it is now. Besides, he's already contacted medical experts

you agreed to

"Yes."

with a frown. "Don't you trust the team

"It's not that."

did you accept his help?

for revenge," Noelle answered softly. "And this is a good thing for Rosie, isn't it? I'll do anything that

from doing anything and something happens to Rosie later, he'll accuse me of being incapable of taking care of her and take her away from

his help means he won't try

Noelle remained silent.

paused for a moment before continuing, "What's his attitude toward you now? Does he still resent you for what

is," Noelle cut her off. "The only thing I care about right now is Rosie. I'm willing to do anything

she truly understood where Noelle was coming from-everything she did