The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 585

"And yet, Dylan still chose to be with you. So, Ms. Swanson, the only reason you lasted this long with him is because he was willing to put up and make compromises with you. But what have you ever done for him?"

With those final words, Leah left.

Her last sentence wasn't spoken loudly, but it still felt like a heavy blow to Noelle's chest, reverberating in her mind.

It wasn't until some time later that Rosie came out of her room. She looked up at Noelle with concern and confusion. "Mommy?"

Hearing her voice, Noelle finally snapped out of her daze and turned to her.

"Was that Mr. Pritchett's mom just now?" Rosie asked. "Why was she being so mean to you?"

Noelle forced a smile. "She wasn't being mean. It's just a mother's instinct. Just like how I would chase away all the bad guys who try to hurt you, she's just trying to protect her own child."

not a bad guy."

she?" Noelle

was tired of that life, and just because she was overjoyed at being chosen, Noelle had

done for him in return? She had even

differently." Noelle could only tell Rosie that. "You'll understand

Rosie. She muttered softly, "Why do I have to wait until I grow up

grow up before you know it. Now, go

say anything

her as

moment the playground and her little buddies came into view, Rosie immediately rushed over on her balance bike, her earlier confusion and unhappiness vanishing in

unlocked her phone. Several times, she tapped on Dylan's chat, but every time she started

she found

what to write. In the end,

busy handling company matters