The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

"I saw some news about you recently. You're unable to work for the time being, right?" Beatrice slowly said. "Although Ms. Swift is a loyal friend and her family has a solid background, at the end of the day, Rosie is still my granddaughter.

"So, I don't want to see her depending on someone else for her life. And I know you feel the same way. Besides, she'll need time to recuperate after the surgery. The medical resources in Coppersville are among the best in the country, so staying here is the most logical choice.

"As for my home, you've been there. It's quiet-just me and a few household staff. You can rest assured that Hendrix rarely goes there. So, why don't you think it over?"

Beatrice's tone was calm and measured. It was clear she had prepared in

advance. Every word was deliberate, laying out all the pros and cons for Noelle to consider.

Noelle stared at her for a moment before asking, "Why?"

"What?"

"Why would you want us to move in with you?"

"I've already told you. It's because_"

Noelle shook her head. "But that's not the real reason, is it? You think there's still

chance between Hendrix and me. You want to use this to bring us back

honest, the deeper reason is

far too long. Having a child around would make my life much

you

hesitation. "I've said before that Rosie is my granddaughter. So it's only right for me to do this. I'm merely offering a suggestion, not forcing you to agree. If you think about it rationally,

silent. She slowly lowered

her. She

lifted her head. "Okay. I'll take you up on

that. Beatrice quickly signed the consent forms, and even

day the doctor informed them of

up.

had been days since he

communication between them at all. As Seline had put it, it was as

en

now, it was like he had come back

truly afraid something might