The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Dylan had brought another gift for Rosie-a fluffy, white bunny plushie.

This time, Rosie didn't refuse it. After getting Noelle's permission, she thanked Dylan and hugged the bunny tightly to her chest.

Dylan smiled at her before turning his attention to Noelle. "How have you two been lately?"

"We've been doing well."

"That's good. I saw the news today. It's great that everything's been cleared up. Does that mean your work can move forward smoothly now?"

Noelle nodded. "More or less."

"Awesome!" Dylan said with a nod.

But soon, the conversation between them lulled into silence. Before coming here, Dylan had planned to say a lot to Noelle. Yet now, he suddenly didn't know how to begin.

the end, it was Noelle who broke the silence first. Is work not keeping you

a bit of a break these days. Otherwise, I wouldn't have had time to come see you. Actually, I was about to ask you are there any fun

any

naturally picked up on his hint, she

It was the truth.

elderly folks. Children sent to live with relatives were a common sight, but

attractions? There were none to speak

of Dylan coming

the

who had been quietly eating, immediately looked up at the

Rosie's just recovered from her

clear that Dylan had done

phone

the phone. The resort's photos looked inviting, but the