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

me. You want to use

it. But to be honest, the deeper reason is that I'm getting old, and it makes me a little envious to see my

a child around

if I refuse? Would you still go

Beatrice answered without 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

She slowly lowered

her. She simply

her head. "Okay. I'll take you

signed the consent forms, and even

on the day the doctor informed them of the surgery schedule,

up.

had been days since

Noelle. There had been no communication between them at all. As

en

it was like he

something might go wrong again. So