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 after another when Noelle suddenly spoke,

at her in

is now. Besides, he's already contacted medical experts

you agreed to

"Yes."

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

"It's not that."

did you accept his help? He doesn't

as a tool for revenge," Noelle answered softly. "And this is a good thing for Rosie, isn't it? I'll do anything that benefits her, no matter what it takes. And biologically speaking, he

happens to Rosie later, he'll accuse me

that accepting his help means he won't try to

Noelle remained silent.

a moment before continuing, "What's his attitude toward you

"The only thing I care about right now is Rosie. I'm willing to do anything for

finally fell silent. It was only then she truly understood where Noelle was coming from-everything she did was for Rosie's sake. That was why she accepted Hendrix's help as if nothing had