The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Noelle ended up visiting Rosie first.

Beatrice had planned to accompany her, but perhaps sensing Noelle's resistance —and realizing that it was her first time meeting Rosie-she felt it inappropriate to enter the room empty-handed after arriving in such a hurry.

So, when she reached the doorway of the hospital room, she stopped and decided not to go inside.

Through the slightly opened door, she could hear Rosie's soft, childlike voice. Unable to resist, she took a few glances inside. But all she saw was Rosie's back, her round little head, and a pair of fair arms.

Beatrice could tell with just that one look how well-behaved Rosie was. Her gaze softened.

Just then, Noelle came out of the room. She had wanted to remove her IV drip earlier, but Seline firmly refused to allow it. So, she still had the needle in her hand when she stepped out.

"What do you want to discuss with me?" Noelle asked after returning to her own hospital room.

"I just received this today," Beatrice replied, handing over a file.

was initially puzzled—until she saw

shock. Beatrice simply smiled and said, "Yes, it's the result of my match with Rosie." "When...

I strongly disapprove of his actions, it's ultimately his body. You know that in this kind of situation, not even a mother

is a living, breathing human being. And I know how much you cherish her, so I couldn't just stand by and watch

already discussed it with the doctor just now. Although I'm older, my health is fairly good, so there shouldn't be any major issue with

Noelle was speechless.

of fosing all hope. But now, it was as if she had reached a dead end, only to find another path

want to do the surgery?" Beatrice

aback for a moment before shaking her head without

course I do! I'm truly grateful that you're willing to help us.

Clutching the papers tightly, she seemed as though she wanted to say more but ultimately remained silent.

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embarrassing. This should've been Hendrix's. responsibility from the start. Yet, it seems

Noelle stayed quiet.