The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 513 Rosie adapted well to the new environment. At first, she was a little reserved around Beatrice. But after a few days together, her smiles grew more frequent, and whenever she saw Beatrice, she would call her "Grandma" without prompting.

Beatrice bought her plenty of toys. Although Rosie accepted them all, her favorite was still the little lion plushie. She never let it leave her side, even sleeping with it at night.

Noelle had once asked if she realized this wasn't her original lion plushie, and Rosie said she knew. She liked the old one, too, but that didn't change how much she liked the new one.

Such simple words carried a deeper meaning that resonated with Noelle. But before she could process it, a voice suddenly came from outside, "Mr. Freeman is back."

Noelle's expression froze instantly.

Rosie, on the other hand, asked her curiously, "Mommy, who's Mr. Freeman?"

Noelle was about to explain when the man in question stepped inside, and he wasn't alone. Next to him stood a woman Noelle had never seen before.

the one she'd bumped into at the grocery store, but she wasn't surprised. After all, Hendrix was never short

curiosity immediately vanished from Rosie's face the moment she saw Hendrix. Then, she quickly ran

Beatrice came down

away from Noelle

beside Hendrix quickly walked over to Beatrice and introduced herself with a smile, "Hello, Mrs. Freeman.

at her. "Hello,

value your peace,

Beatrice replied. Then, as if remembering something, she turned toward Noelle. "Oh, let me

She

Noelle responded, forcing

bring his new girlfriend to meet Beatrice,