The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 499 "He's doing this just because he's unwilling to let go," Noelle interrupted Seline. "He felt defeated and disappointed because of me, and now, he just wants to make me feel the same way."

"But I think-"

"If he really still loved me, he should know that no matter what, he shouldn't use Rosie as leverage against me," Noelle said. "The only reason I'm doing what he says now is to give Rosie a chance at the surgery.

"Our relationship isn't one of meaningful connection. So Seline, it's really impossible between me and him."

...

Night fell quickly once again.

To be honest, Noelle was a little afraid of this time of day. She kept looking at her phone, afraid that Hendrix might send her a message but also fearing he wouldn't send anything at all. After all, he still hadn't signed the surgery consent form.

But nothing happened that night.

The next day, Noelle finally found out why Hendrix hadn't contacted her the day before.

There was a news feature of him attending a banquet. In the picture, a young woman stood beside him. Despite the difference in makeup, Noelle recognized her immediately as the woman who had been with him at the grocery store that day.

when two people lived together would they carefully discuss what to buy at the grocery store, thoughtfully picking out items to make their shared space feel

his clothes for all four seasons

a waste of time depended entirely on his

phone screen.

from Hendrix, and the message only contained a room

Noelle suddenly remembered how, years ago, he would send her similar messages whenever he wanted something. And she would go to room like a service

seemed to

his

stared at the message for

decided to

phone face

table.

The day passed quickly.

informed the caregiver and stopped by

surgery consent form had to be signed by Hendrix in

the contents first. Don't worry. He'll come to the hospital